A member asked:
I no i don't drink at lot of water my stool is very hard and i strain a lot .went to doctor jan said need fiber.insert my hand and i felt something hard like a bump .can it be my feces that hard help.
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Sure: That is what it can feel like. You need to eat 4 servings of fruits and 5 servings of veggies and drink lots of water each day to prevent the hardness and straining. You will end up in the er eventually if you don't.
Answered 9/17/2013
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Yes: Increase your water and fluids like tea/hot coffee. Then add fruits and vegetables to your diet. Increase these until you achieve a daily bowel movement without pain. Consult your doctor if it is with blood or requires straining that makes you faint headed.
Answered 9/28/2016
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