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Have a dull pain on lower left side, gas, bloating, multiple small bm's daily, no bleeding. ct scan normal. had 1 foot of colon out for divertiulitis.

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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To make soft: And more easily passable stools, you must add fiber daily and drink extra water. Big bowl of Raisin Bran and 2 extra glasses of water daily should do the trick.

Answered 6/15/2018

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A member asked:

Have a dull pain on lower left side, gas, bloating, multiple small bm's daily, no bleeding. ct scan normal. had 1 foot of colon out for divertiulitis.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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