Increasing the amount of fiber may be possibly change the caliber of the stool. Before attributing it to that, you may want to consider some sort of endoscopy (either flexible sidmoidoscopy or colonoscopy) to make sure there isn't any anatomical abnormality or mass that is causing the discomfort. Irritable bowel syndrome can also change the caliber of the stool.
If the endoscopy is negative, the cause may be due to the increased fiber, and you may want to adjust the diet accordingly.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
some of those allergy drug if you read the label,it would say prolonged taking would cause constriction of body passages such as esophagus and colon.
i once took an OTC allergy drug for 13 days and thats what happened-narrow stool.
I dont have a discomfort!I was eating wheat pasta mixed with reguarl pasta then I switched over to all wheat because I had many harder stools .Thats when I noticed it was thiner Im going to lower the fiber because going 4 times a day it not normal for me.
Do you really think its an obstruction?I have normal stool every day why is that not changed.Why isent that be obstructed it all comes out at the same time.
Should soft stool be round? This stuff falls apart if you pick it up how can it be round? it simply dosent have enough substance tobe round!
I should add I was using preperation H as a lubricant for weeks but stopped it last week I also used a diper rash oinment after that.I stopped both because I thought they might be harming me.
I eat nothing but fiber rich foods all day.Again no discomfort no cramps no pain
I just looked at the fiber content of the food I am taking.I now am certian that I take up 25 grams per day maybe even more.I am surprised I did not realize it was that high.I feel I only need 12 a day for my age.
may be you should call the company which produces this fiber food and ask if anyone else have the same problem