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A member asked:

Stool is spiral and slightly flat. very large amounts though. is this a blockage? colon cancer?

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Evluation: You should see gastroenterology to be evaluated and have colonoscopy to find the cause so be treated.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 6/12/2017

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