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Why does my poop almost always come out in small balls? is this worrying?
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Small balls of feces: Usually hard & due slow passage of waste products thru colon (large bowel) and most of fluid has been absorbed from poop. May be related to either diet, inadequate fluid intake or combination of both. Advise eat lots of high fiber containing food, fruit & vegetables, drink lots of water & try prune juice. Polyethylene glycol in beverage works "naturally" & softens stool by increasing water in poop
Answered 1/26/2021
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Agree with Dr. K: You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948 Wish you good health!
Answered 1/25/2021
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