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I noticed when i go to the bathroom a piece of my poop always remains floating. its always one piece that floats and the rest sinks to the bottom. should i be worried?

Q: i noticed when i go to the bathroom a piece of my poop always remains floating. its always one piece that floats and the rest sinks to the bottom. should i be worried?

: Suspect is is something you are eating that does not get digested. Take a picture and you can enlarge it and maybe figure it out.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Suspect is is something you are eating that does not get digested. Take a picture and you can enlarge it and maybe figure it out.

Answered 9/14/2022

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

Floating stool is a sign of too much gas in your system. Consult your doctor for a diet that produces less gas.

Answered 9/14/2022

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A member asked:

I noticed when i go to the bathroom a piece of my poop always remains floating. its always one piece that floats and the rest sinks to the bottom. should i be worried?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

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