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Been straining to pass stool. lately its been a hard dark brown consistency. i examined a piece and it felt hard and thick, like clay kind of. is this normal? am i just constipated? ive also been having pain on my left side of my lower abdomen?
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It's hard to provide you with specific recommendations based on the limitations of this forum. In general, with those symptoms, several things come to come. Is it possible you have constipation, an obstruction, diverticulitis? See a doctor in the person.
Answered 10/18/2021
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You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948 Wish you good health!
Answered 10/18/2021
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