Flat stools? Normal or not? [NSFW]

Posted 5 years ago, 5 users are following.

jay53812

Hey,

I need some help, does this look normal? Or a sign of something more serious?

Any help would be appreciated!

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fernando90225 jay53812

Posted 5 years ago

Yes it's normal. Your bowels might need cleansing. Impacted fecal matter builds up and when you go poo it comes out flat or different than normal. Is it everyday.????

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- jay53812 fernando90225
  
  Posted 5 years ago
  
  Hi, no not everyday comes and goes.. quite often lately though??
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pippa58442 jay53812

Posted 5 years ago

What other symptoms do you have?
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- jay53812 pippa58442
  
  Posted 5 years ago
  
  That’s my main symptom, had these for about 4 weeks. I also have occasional abdominal pain. Lower back pain. Lots of gas and have passed mucus alone and with stool a few times. Had blood due to excessive wiping as have OCD about cleaning down there, this hasn’t happened since I switched to Wipes though. Also have frequent urination.
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- pippa58442 jay53812
  
  Posted 5 years ago
  
  It might be IBS which can cause frequent urination along with the other symptoms you are having. However, since you have had this for four weeks, you should see your doctor to rule out other causes including urinary infection.
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- jay53812 pippa58442
  
  Posted 5 years ago
  
  Hi Pippa, I have been to doctors a few times in the past month about it. They said it’s IBS. However I only had bloods done / they were clear though. I just can’t shake that it’s something more serious though
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- pippa58442 jay53812
  
  Posted 5 years ago
  
  If all your tests were clear, your doctor can diagnose IBS. I would accept your diagnosis and trust your doctor if no more serious symptoms appear. Try a food diary or the low Fodmap diet to check for any food intolerance. Have your bowel habits changed to constipation or diarrhoea? Does your pain move about? Ask for an antispasmodic.
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