Dr. Ghulam Fareed
Medical Gastroenterology
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Hello doctor,
I have been experiencing flat stools for over four months. My general practitioner has had me try fiber supplements, change my diet, and drop some vitamins to correct it. I have also had stool samples taken, but nothing abnormal was found. Two years ago, I had a colonoscopy, which revealed one polyp that was removed, and I was diagnosed with diverticulosis. Despite this, I am still wondering why I have a flat stool. I do not have any blood in my stool, stomach pain, weight loss, or fever. Additionally, I am currently taking Corvedilol.
Please suggest.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
There are no alarming features such as blood, weight loss, pain, or fever. A recent normal colonoscopy, except for a single polyp, and normal stool examinations are reassuring indicators that nothing significant is being overlooked. The Bristol stool scale (which you can find on the internet) illustrates various shapes of stools, all of which are normal. Stool color is very important; black, maroon, and fresh blood are alarming. If these are negative, nothing is alarming as such. For a fiber supplement, you need a bulk-forming laxative to improve the shape of your stools. You can also try other laxatives, such as Sodium picosulfate, a relatively strong laxative. Overall, your history does not present any alarming features. I hope there is no family history of tumors.
Wishing you excellent health.
Kind regards.
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