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What Causes Abnormality In Stools?

in my family complains about the streaks my stop leaves behind in the toilet. it happens regularly. so my question is. what is it about my stool that makes it smudgy? is it my diet? is it my intestinal flora? more importantly, is this a health issue and more than just aesthetically displeasing?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello dear

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* There are multiple factors responsible for the same as
- Alterations in the gut flora - Altered levels of digestive enzymes
- Biliary issues - Inflammatory bowel disease - Certain ailments in
the food intake - Abuse substances , some beverages .

* Not a major health issue , but should once get stool microscopy test
done in the laboratory .

Hope this clears your query .
Welcome for any further guidance .

Regards dear take care .
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What Causes Abnormality In Stools?

Hello dear Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * There are multiple factors responsible for the same as - Alterations in the gut flora - Altered levels of digestive enzymes - Biliary issues - Inflammatory bowel disease - Certain ailments in the food intake - Abuse substances , some beverages . * Not a major health issue , but should once get stool microscopy test done in the laboratory . Hope this clears your query . Welcome for any further guidance . Regards dear take care .