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Bowel movements have changed from what i would describe as normal to pebbles. there have been rare incidents with increased fibre and water that i have had it reversed but not usually. this has been for the last few weeks. should i be concerned?

Q: bowel movements have changed from what i would describe as normal to pebbles. there have been rare incidents with increased fibre and water that i have had it reversed but not usually. this has been for the last few weeks. should i be concerned?

: Try a diet of five times more vegetables than lean meat with plenty of water for two weeks. If the issue is not resolved you should see a physician ASAP.

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Try a diet of five times more vegetables than lean meat with plenty of water for two weeks. If the issue is not resolved you should see a physician ASAP.

Answered 11/6/2021

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A member asked:

Bowel movements have changed from what i would describe as normal to pebbles. there have been rare incidents with increased fibre and water that i have had it reversed but not usually. this has been for the last few weeks. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leonard Pizzolatto answered

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