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Author Topic: Done my 12 weeks, undetected but now flat stool  (Read 6665 times)

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Offline strangerbynight

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Done my 12 weeks, undetected but now flat stool
« on: November 16, 2017, 08:26:33 am »
I have notice that my stool was flat around 1 month after taking meds, ithought its from the meds but now i have done the meds 2 weeks ago and i still have flat stools, is this something i should concern about? Happen to anyine? I mean the stools is not totally flat but looks flat.

Offline Lynn K

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Re: Done my 12 weeks, undetected but now flat stool
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2017, 01:34:50 pm »
Found this info with a quick search sounds like you should see your doctor. I doubt it has anything to do with your treatment.

“What kind of diseases can be associated with flat stool?

The following diseases may be associated with flat stool:
Ulcerative colitis
Hemorrhoids
BPH
Crohn's disease
Anal fissures
Irritable bowel syndrome
Constipation
Colorectal cancer
Prostate cancer
Rectal ulcers

Remember that this is not an exhaustive list and it is highly recommended to consult your doctor, in case of symptom’s persistence.”
Genotype 1a
1978 contracted, 1990 Dx
1995 Intron A failed
2001 Interferon Riba null response
2003 Pegintron Riba trial med null response
2008 F4 Cirrhosis Bx
2014 12 week Sov/Oly relapse
10/14 fibroscan 27 PLT 96
2014 24 weeks Harvoni 15 weeks Riba
5/4/15 EOT not detected, ALT 21, AST 20
4 week post not detected, ALT 26, AST 28
12 week post NOT DETECTED (07/27/15)
ALT 29, AST 27 PLT 92
24 week post NOT DETECTED! (10/19/15)
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Offline strangerbynight

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Re: Done my 12 weeks, undetected but now flat stool
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2017, 07:40:18 pm »
According to this site its a different explanation.

http://pezimclinic.com/change-in-stool-shapecolour/

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Re: Done my 12 weeks, undetected but now flat stool
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2017, 07:54:23 pm »
Well they look reputable enough. Mine was from http://www.humanitas.net/wiki/symptoms/flat-stool

Humantas hospital in Milan Italy.

The Mayo Clinic has a discussion about narrow stools
https://www.mayoclinic.org/narrow-stools/expert-answers/faq-20057781

What causes narrow stools? Should I be concerned?

“Answers from Michael F. Picco, M.D.

Narrow stools that occur infrequently probably are harmless. However in some cases, narrow stools — especially if pencil thin — may be a sign of narrowing or obstruction of the colon due to colon cancer.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is another condition that may cause changes in the size of your stools, so that they're smaller, larger or narrower than usual. IBS also causes changes in the consistency of stools.“

If you are concerned about this symptom you should discuss this with your doctor. Possibly a colonoscopy will be needed to determine the cause if there is one. Or perhaps a change in diet with more fiber and keeping properly hydrated and see it that helps.

But again, instead of guessing I would ask my doctor it I need to worry about this symptom
Genotype 1a
1978 contracted, 1990 Dx
1995 Intron A failed
2001 Interferon Riba null response
2003 Pegintron Riba trial med null response
2008 F4 Cirrhosis Bx
2014 12 week Sov/Oly relapse
10/14 fibroscan 27 PLT 96
2014 24 weeks Harvoni 15 weeks Riba
5/4/15 EOT not detected, ALT 21, AST 20
4 week post not detected, ALT 26, AST 28
12 week post NOT DETECTED (07/27/15)
ALT 29, AST 27 PLT 92
24 week post NOT DETECTED! (10/19/15)
44 weeks (3/11/16)  fibroscan 33, PLT 111, HCV NOT DETECTED!
I AM FREE!

Offline Lynn K

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Re: Done my 12 weeks, undetected but now flat stool
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2017, 07:57:39 pm »
And as your reference says

Copyright © 2011, Pezim Clinic
Change in stool shape/colour

“Much is made in the lay press and Internet about the importance of a change in stool width (caliber), shape, length, etc.  The fact is that these changes are almost never of any consequence.”
Genotype 1a
1978 contracted, 1990 Dx
1995 Intron A failed
2001 Interferon Riba null response
2003 Pegintron Riba trial med null response
2008 F4 Cirrhosis Bx
2014 12 week Sov/Oly relapse
10/14 fibroscan 27 PLT 96
2014 24 weeks Harvoni 15 weeks Riba
5/4/15 EOT not detected, ALT 21, AST 20
4 week post not detected, ALT 26, AST 28
12 week post NOT DETECTED (07/27/15)
ALT 29, AST 27 PLT 92
24 week post NOT DETECTED! (10/19/15)
44 weeks (3/11/16)  fibroscan 33, PLT 111, HCV NOT DETECTED!
I AM FREE!

Offline strangerbynight

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Re: Done my 12 weeks, undetected but now flat stool
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2017, 11:12:25 pm »
I have been on a slight diet change, dont know if this effect the stools shapes, the density and color looks to be normal, also i am cutting out in coffee to see any of these contribute this to issues..thanks Lynn..

 


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