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A member asked:

I notice when i use the rest room my stools comes out thin like a pencil. why is this?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

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.

Dr Brasovan agreed

Answered 8/31/2019

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