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I have normal consistency stool one day, then constipated the next, or else very loose and a "viral" look. smells of blood, looks normal. ?
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Recurrent pattern?: If you have alternating constipation and loose BM , then the condition is likely from irritable bowel syndrome. Try eating more fiber and doing more exercise on a regular basis to see if this helps. If not, see your doctor. If you were older or have a strong family of colon cancer or polyps, then you should get a colonoscopy.
Answered 4/19/2016
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