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Can A Small Piece Of Hair Come Out In Stool?

I was wondering if a tiny piece of hair can come out in a bowel movement? It has happned to me a few times. A piece of hair from my head hs come out of my anus and I don't eat it. Just wondering if when a small hair maybe went down the throat if that is why that happens?
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Maybe accidental consumption may lead to hair in the stools. If hair fall in the pan may be mixed with stool may appear like that. So don't worry about it.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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Can A Small Piece Of Hair Come Out In Stool?

Hello, Maybe accidental consumption may lead to hair in the stools. If hair fall in the pan may be mixed with stool may appear like that. So don t worry about it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu