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Hello, i am a 40 year old male and have had some constipation over the past week or two. i have been taking miralax every day or two and have had a few bms that were sticking to the toilet. now i have a small amt of very thin stool with excess gas. i eat

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Change of Bowel habi: This is of concern and should be addressed by your MD Make an appointment ASAP for an exam !!!!!

Answered 1/31/2016

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A member asked:

Hello, i am a 40 year old male and have had some constipation over the past week or two. i have been taking miralax every day or two and have had a few bms that were sticking to the toilet. now i have a small amt of very thin stool with excess gas. i eat

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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