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What Cause Hard,dry And Small Chunks Of Stool?

Hi Doc, I don't have frequent BM,but when i do it's always hard,dry and in small pieces.I just took a closer look at my stool and notice it is so dry and has what look like little wheat strings in it. I use flax all most every morning on my cereal;could that be the cause.
Tue, 13 Jun 2017
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Hello,

This is in relation to malfunctioning of gut flora mechanism with poor absorption of nutrients and deficiency of digestive enzymes. I suggest to get early faster results for the same.
• Drink plenty of liquids as possible
• Consume balance intake of all nutrients including carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, whole grain, pulses, legumes, organic citrus fruits, iron, and proteins daily
• More fiber with green vegetables helps a lot
• Chew your food thoroughly
• Change habit of every morning flacks
• Avoid smoking/alcohol if using
• Remain ambulatory with regular walking, exercises, yoga
• Avoid sleeping for 2 hours after meals
• In selected cases we prescribe bulk-forming laxatives also for fast results

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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What Cause Hard,dry And Small Chunks Of Stool?

Hello, This is in relation to malfunctioning of gut flora mechanism with poor absorption of nutrients and deficiency of digestive enzymes. I suggest to get early faster results for the same. • Drink plenty of liquids as possible • Consume balance intake of all nutrients including carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, whole grain, pulses, legumes, organic citrus fruits, iron, and proteins daily • More fiber with green vegetables helps a lot • Chew your food thoroughly • Change habit of every morning flacks • Avoid smoking/alcohol if using • Remain ambulatory with regular walking, exercises, yoga • Avoid sleeping for 2 hours after meals • In selected cases we prescribe bulk-forming laxatives also for fast results Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel