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Mornings i have 5/6 on bristol chart type of stool. then other times or afternoon type 4. this morning it was green brown 5/6. eat normal no other symptoms what could this be. it has been about a week?
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Constipation : You might try MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) to soften the soil and avoid straining. If that is too strong the n go back to a stool softener. Your styles should look like banana board not have any round in them an you should not be straining
Answered 6/30/2014
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Viral gastroenteriti: You may have a viral, infection. Stay on a bland diet , reduce milk but stay well hydrated with electrolyte replacement fluids.
Answered 9/10/2013
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