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Is it normal for poop to be 2 or 3 smaller pieces instead of one big one?

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Dr. Charles Cattano answered

Bristol stool scale: Please refer to the attached bristol stool chart which schematically references common stool textures. Many people with "normal" bowel pattern will vary across several of the stool textures shown, based on ingestants, GI transit, robustness of bacterial flora, & many other patient factors.

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Answered 6/20/2020

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A member asked:

Is it normal for poop to be 2 or 3 smaller pieces instead of one big one?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Cattano answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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