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What can you do to treat hard stool without constipation?
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Hard pelletized stoo: Is only caused by not drinking enough fluids and those fluids should be caffeine free/alcohol free fluids. You need 80-100 oz per day, more if you exercise, fly in planes, or take meds that contribute to constipation. Hard stool is constipation.
Answered 12/20/2017
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Water and fiber: Increasing water intake and adding fiber to your diet can soften your stool.
Answered 12/8/2017
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