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A 36-year-old male asked:

I think i have health anxiety. this time i keep focusing on my poop and it is kinda like light brown and i think my liver/pancreas is not working. i check internet, see docs and i don't have anything serious but i can't control the stress and panic?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
CBT: You need to examine your mental health, not your poop. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be very beneficial. Please consider a comprehensive psychological assessment.
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