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My stool is easy to pass, about the size of a nickel, sometimes a little larger, no blood. should i worry that my stool isn't thicker?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

No, this can be: Quite normal depending on frequency of food intake, number of BMs per day(s), and fiber intake. Do not worry!

Answered 6/21/2018

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A member asked:

My stool is easy to pass, about the size of a nickel, sometimes a little larger, no blood. should i worry that my stool isn't thicker?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Namey answered

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