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Hi, this is friday mandesi, please can you help me know why my stools is like small balls for two weeks now?
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Small stools: These small and marble sized stools are usually a sign of sluggish bowels. The remedy is to make sure you drink adequate fluids daily, eat good amounts of fiber like bran, fruits and vegetables and,if necessary, take fiber supplements like metamucil daily. If you note persistent constipation, take senokot, (senna) which has a softener and stimulantThese measures should produce more bulk and normal stools
Answered 7/29/2020
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