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Stool question: some of my stools float. others sink. sometimes, even in the same bowel movement ill have a piece that sinks and a piece that floats. normal color. no pain or blood. no weight loss. no streaking on toilet bowl. is this just gas?

Q: stool question: some of my stools float. others sink. sometimes, even in the same bowel movement ill have a piece that sinks and a piece that floats. normal color. no pain or blood. no weight loss. no streaking on toilet bowl. is this just gas?

: More likely some of the floating stuff has a lot of lipid/fat or fiber in it. I would keep a eating/stool diary and see if u can identify what it is. Share with your Drs most likely normal.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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More likely some of the floating stuff has a lot of lipid/fat or fiber in it. I would keep a eating/stool diary and see if u can identify what it is. Share with your Drs most likely normal.

Answered 11/17/2021

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A member asked:

Stool question: some of my stools float. others sink. sometimes, even in the same bowel movement ill have a piece that sinks and a piece that floats. normal color. no pain or blood. no weight loss. no streaking on toilet bowl. is this just gas?

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