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My bowel movements are hard, pebble-like & hard to pass. i drink lots of water, but it doesnt help. been this way my whole life. never saw a doctor. ?
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Constipation: Drinking water is not enough. You should see a dietician to give you a proper diet
Answered 3/27/2018
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Many issues: The only function of the large colon is removing water from your poop & storage. The longer it stays, the drier/harder/more pebbly it will get. If your diet does include foods that push it along, you need to change it and do scheduled emptying, at least daily to start. A doc/dietitian or GI doc can help you reverse the process. It may take a year to fix but it can be done.
Answered 3/30/2018
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