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Dad,83. about 3-4 times since nov 1, passes stool twice on same day or over 2 dys to feel the same relief he gets by passing stool just once per day. diet: oats, rice, nuts. 3 tbs fiber spl. exc. bike 2/day. stool is soft, yel & br in color. serious?
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Probably not: This temporary change in bowel habits is likely normla. At 83 years of age, however, your dad should routinely be undergoing screening for colon cancer anyway, either by colonoscopy or stool analysis. If he has not done this in the past 2 years, talk to his doctor.
Answered 12/11/2020
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