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What Causes Soft Bowel Movements?

I have had a change in my daily BM s from being very firm to being soft (not runny) stools over the last year. The only difference in my daily routines would be I am eating walnuts in cereal daily and I am now retired. Not sure if it is something to check on, I had a colon check about 5 years back at the age of 60.
Thu, 9 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

* There are various possible underlying reasons which can give soft bowel movements as inflammatory bowel issue, dietary changes, gut flora disturbances, malabsorption disorders, metabolic insults or others. I request for thorough clinical work up with concise history, physical examination, basic lab tests, ultrasound evaluation for definite treatment.

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Internal Medicine Specialist,  Dr. salah saad shoman's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.



It is something not to be worried about, It may be because of change in your feeding style or the nature of the food. As long as you pass stool at least once every 48 hours and no diarrhea or loose stool, It is not a concern.



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What Causes Soft Bowel Movements?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * There are various possible underlying reasons which can give soft bowel movements as inflammatory bowel issue, dietary changes, gut flora disturbances, malabsorption disorders, metabolic insults or others. I request for thorough clinical work up with concise history, physical examination, basic lab tests, ultrasound evaluation for definite treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.