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I go 2-4 days without pooping and then one day i just have the poops but it's not diarrhea. how can i stop this from happening all the time?
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More fiber: Your regularity is somewhat controllable by the amount if dietary fiber you consume. Recommended dietary fiber intake is 25 grams a day for most adults. Meeting this requirement should improve your stool regularity
Answered 11/28/2017
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