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What Causes Loose Stringy Flaky Poop?

I have been currently experiencing loose, stringy, flaky poop. It literally floats all around. This is a big change since I have always been constipated. I guess I should mention that I am 25, smoker, female and a college student, and my main diet is chips and cookies. I do make a point to eat salad atleast once a week. Also my poop burns. Since I eat a lot of spicy food to. PLease help. should i be concerned?
posted on Wed, 7 May 2014
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You have problem of string like stool that may be because of low fiber in diet .Burning sensation after bowel movement that may be because of hemorroid problem. Anal fissure may cause burning sensation .

If this problem are long time than may be there is infection in intestine. Celic disease may ruled out.
Irritable bowel syndrom may cause this type of symptoms.

Consent a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis.
Stool examination test helpful to check any Infection and blood present or not.
Total blood cell count and barium x ray of gastrointestinal tract helpful for further diagnosis.


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What Causes Loose Stringy Flaky Poop?

Thanks for contacting healthcare magic. You have problem of string like stool that may be because of low fiber in diet .Burning sensation after bowel movement that may be because of hemorroid problem. Anal fissure may cause burning sensation . If this problem are long time than may be there is infection in intestine. Celic disease may ruled out. Irritable bowel syndrom may cause this type of symptoms. Consent a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis. Stool examination test helpful to check any Infection and blood present or not. Total blood cell count and barium x ray of gastrointestinal tract helpful for further diagnosis. I hope my guidance is helpful to you.. Take care. Thank you.