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I notice when i use the rest room my stools comes out thin like a pencil. why is this?
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Pencil thin stools: Things such as recent changes in diet and medications may do this. However, pencil thin stools can also be indicative of colon cancer. With the limited information provided, recommend a colonoscopy.
Answered 8/31/2019
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