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What Causes Hard And Small Bowel Movements?

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Posted on Sat, 26 Apr 2014
Question: Hi Doc...why are my bowel movements suddenly many small, hard "rabbit like" instead of the usual softer, larger one turd type?
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Colonoscopy is necessary. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Such symptom at your age (over 50) should be always checked with possible colon cancer. Especially if you have had also blood in stool, abdominal pain or lost some weight recently. Other possible reasons of such symptoms are hypothyroidism, medicines (Ca-blockers, antidepressants), low fiber and mineral water intake, chronic intestinal infection. Please do not ignore this symptom. Colonoscopy should be done at first. You should also increase fiber intake and start probiotic supplementation. Thyroid tests should be also done. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.
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What Causes Hard And Small Bowel Movements?

Brief Answer: Colonoscopy is necessary. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Such symptom at your age (over 50) should be always checked with possible colon cancer. Especially if you have had also blood in stool, abdominal pain or lost some weight recently. Other possible reasons of such symptoms are hypothyroidism, medicines (Ca-blockers, antidepressants), low fiber and mineral water intake, chronic intestinal infection. Please do not ignore this symptom. Colonoscopy should be done at first. You should also increase fiber intake and start probiotic supplementation. Thyroid tests should be also done. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.