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Soft round very small stools. easy to pass and no straining, i think its bristol stool type 5 but sometimes feeling incomplete. is this an issue?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

This is indicative of lack of fiber in your diet. Increase roughage and you should be better.

Answered 1/26/2022

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