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Can fruit cause loose stools? i've been eating apples red grapes & strawberries lately and noticed loose stools.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Soft Stools & Fruit: Yes, of course. Fruit, especially in abundance is well known to cause a softening of the stool.

Answered 7/2/2019

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