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I have had no bowel movement for a couple of days then when i do have a movement the stool coming out of my stoma is very thick and in that stool is very very hard small rock like substance. what thats up to see and should i be concerned?

Q: i have had no bowel movement for a couple of days then when i do have a movement the stool coming out of my stoma is very thick and in that stool is very very hard small rock like substance. what thats up to see and should i be concerned?

: First increase your intake of water. Drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless. You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

First increase your intake of water. Drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless. You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil.

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Answered 10/4/2021

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A member asked:

I have had no bowel movement for a couple of days then when i do have a movement the stool coming out of my stoma is very thick and in that stool is very very hard small rock like substance. what thats up to see and should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Ferranti agreed

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