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I have potato like skin in my stool. no other symptoms. not eaten anything to cause it. happens probably a few times a month.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Not an issue: If you bowel habits are regular, you have not lost weight, or had any other stomach issues, what you described is not a matter of concern.

Answered 9/20/2018

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A member asked:

I have potato like skin in my stool. no other symptoms. not eaten anything to cause it. happens probably a few times a month.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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