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Daily stools fluctuate between types 4-6 (bristol chart), but 85% of the time between 5-6. it is been like this since i can remember in the past 10 years. routine check up normal but never checked deeper with a specialist. i have anxiety. normal?
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There is nothing wrong with your stool if the frequency of bowel movement has stayed almost the same last 10 years. If you eat more fibers, your stool may stay around 4-5 most of the time. You do not need to see a GI specialist if you do not have any other GI symptom.
Answered 9/26/2022
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