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Thin stool

I’ve had thin stool for a few days now. It’s about as thick as a tootsie roll.  I’ve had bigger ones before that.  I’ve also had a little diarrhea with it.  I have always had a sensitive stomach off and on.  Right before this started I went one day without a bowel movement. Thanks.
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After the one day I just went 2 days with no bowel movements.  So I’m out of wack.  Thanks for responding
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So, when you say thin, you mean the yare not big and thick like normal?  This could mean you are straining and sometimes happens after we are constipated. And since you had a day in which you didn't have a bowel movement, that fits.  What about increasing your liquid intake? That would be a great idea.  Also, a cup of grape juice a day helps keep us regular.  And increasing fiber.  It will likely go back to normal.  good luck
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I mean that  the width being  thin not the length. I’m not sure what a yare is?
ha, we are having communication issues here.  I hit a space the wrong way when I posted they are (the yare).  Okay, honestly, I would not be super worried and it should go back to normal.  If it doesn't, then you can begin to look at if you have something else going on.  This happens to me from time to time and that you were constipated is likely the reason.  
Thank you
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