What Causes Sticky Stools?

Posted on Sun, 28 May 2017

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Sun, 28 May 2017 Answered on

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Question : I am an 84 y/o woman, independent, good health,,what would make my stool sticky and extremely difficult to wipe clean...something i am eating?

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
-it indicates you need more fibre.

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to Health care magic,
No it is not something you are eating but---it indicates you need more fibre.
Increase your intake of cooked greens, salads, and sprouts especially at night and you will find your stools coming out clean and easily wipable too.

You can revert back.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T