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Are flat stools normal?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Multiple causes: How long did you have flat stools? Any other symptoms? Irritable bowel syndrome can cause flat stools for a long time.

Answered 6/16/2020

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