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A member asked:

Stool is not exactly round. maybe oval or flat-ish. but not ribbon like or anything. not sure if this is new or if it has always been like this.

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Normal variation: the issues to be concerned about would be black stool, string-like or absolutely flat, discolored stool ( green, yellow). Add fiber, fresh fruit and vegetable with 8-10 glasses of water daily.

Answered 11/28/2018

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