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What Causes Unusually Large Stool Which Are Hard To Pass?
Question: During the last two weeks, I have experienced larger than normal stools, to the point that they are getting extremely difficult to pass. I drink 6 glasses of water a day, take stool softeners, have fiber in my diet, don't smoke or drink liquor or coffee. Any suggestions?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking.
You are reporting to have had hard and large stools recently.
These symptoms may be due to low physical activity, low fiber inexpensive diet.
If I were your treating doctor I would suggest to:
- use olive oil two teaspoons per day
- take plenty of water 2-3lt per day
- increase physical activity
- use fresh fruits and vegetables
- continue to use stool softeners 2-3 times per day
If your symptoms persist more than 8 weeks than you need to be examined with :
- colonoscopy
- abdominal ultrasound
Wish you fast recovery!
Dr.Klerida
Please follow..
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking.
You are reporting to have had hard and large stools recently.
These symptoms may be due to low physical activity, low fiber inexpensive diet.
If I were your treating doctor I would suggest to:
- use olive oil two teaspoons per day
- take plenty of water 2-3lt per day
- increase physical activity
- use fresh fruits and vegetables
- continue to use stool softeners 2-3 times per day
If your symptoms persist more than 8 weeks than you need to be examined with :
- colonoscopy
- abdominal ultrasound
Wish you fast recovery!
Dr.Klerida
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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