Thin stool

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Thin stool

Asked for Female, 27 Years

I have been noticing that I am not able to pass stool properly . It appear thin stool and is clay colored and though I eat a lot it still feels bowel doesn't empty .I have bowel issues since childhood but since week I have noticed the stool doesn't come out irrespective of eating roughage. What can be the possibilities . I observed this change after taking a hair multivitamin but since the stool is thin and doesn't even come I am worried

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Dr. Emad Mohammed

General Physician 8 yrs exp Hyderabad

As you said clay coloured stools, this could be due to pancreatic insufficiency where fat in food not digested and there is significant malabsorption .

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Consult a gastroenterologist for further evaluation and treatment.

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Don’t use laxatives, they will do more than benefit without proper diagnosis and use.

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Dr. Soudip Saha

General Physician 5 yrs exp South 24 Parganas

Need detailed history and evaluation

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take online consultation for treatment

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Dr. Mitali Verma General Physician 6 yrs exp Bhiwani Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Mitali Verma

General Physician 6 yrs exp Bhiwani

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Okay, for now, with those limited details, you can start taking isaphghula husk 1 tsf with half cup of luke warm water or milk. Take a tab domeridom 10 mg before breakfast for next 3-5 days. Have a plenty of water and take a walk of atleast 10 mins after each meal. Its good that you are taking a good amount of roughage. Keep doing that. In case of any further inquiry, contact with details.

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