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I have narrow pencil like stools today. what causes this? is it cancer? had a ct in march for abdominal pain and it was normal. what else causes this?
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Bowel obstruction: If you have constipation and exhibiting too much exertion passing stools then see your doctor. He might perform colonoscopy to rule out cancer, ulceration, inflammation etc
Answered 3/22/2020
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