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What Causes Constipation And Stringy Bowel Movements?

My friend has been having camel colored stringy bowel movements with occasional constipation and sometimes her stool is pastey. She had a colonoscopy last year and the MD told her her anatomy was different and to eat more fiber and exercise. She states she hasn't had a normal "log shaped" bowel movement in a long time. Please help, what does this mean?
Fri, 25 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It may be the constipation and may not be any thing else. Color and appearance of stool is due to the diet taken and it may not be indicative of any disease.

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What Causes Constipation And Stringy Bowel Movements?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It may be the constipation and may not be any thing else. Color and appearance of stool is due to the diet taken and it may not be indicative of any disease. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.