Abnormal Appearing Stool
Definition
Symptoms
Evaluation
fiberoptic procedures
Treatment
specialist
Home Care
high fiber diet
warning signs
Underlying Cause
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Abnormal Appearing Stool Home Care
Home care
for abnormal appearing stool includes:
Avoid food dye.
Avoid
aspirin
.
Avoid anti-inflammatory medications:
Ibuprofen
(
Motrin
,
Advil
)
Naproxen
(
Anaprox
,
Naprosyn
,
Aleve
)
Ketoprofen
(
Orudis
)
Do not strain during a bowel movement.
Drink 1-2 quarts (1-2 liters) of water a day.
Eat a
high fiber diet
:
Take 2-4 grams of a fiber supplement each day.
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Abnormal Appearing Stool Home Care: High Fiber Diet
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Last Updated: Jun 2, 2009
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Abnormal Appearing Stool References:
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