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Always tires, weak and palpitation. hard time bowel movement, stool will be dark hard or soft as mud. feel as intestine not functioning properly.

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Complex issue: Without easy diagnosis...Recommend complete evaluation with your physician.

Answered 5/15/2013

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A member asked:

Always tires, weak and palpitation. hard time bowel movement, stool will be dark hard or soft as mud. feel as intestine not functioning properly.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rick Koch answered

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