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  5. I've been struggling with stomach bloating for about three years now. It's always accompanied by a lot of flatulence, and over the past year, I've noticed my stools becoming pencil-thin. I go to the bathroom 2-3 times a day, and there's always this slight cramping on the upper left side of my stomach. Could you tell me what might be going on and what steps I should take next?

I've been struggling with stomach bloating for about three years now. It's always accompanied by a lot of flatulence, and over the past year, I've noticed my stools becoming pencil-thin. I go to the bathroom 2-3 times a day, and there's always this slight cramping on the upper left side of my stomach. Could you tell me what might be going on and what steps I should take next?

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I've been struggling with stomach bloating for about three years now. It's always accompanied by a lot of flatulence, and over the past year, I've noticed my stools becoming pencil-thin. I go to the bathroom 2-3 times a day, and there's always this slight cramping on the upper left side of my stomach. Could you tell me what might be going on and what steps I should take next?

it can be due to these factors Diet: A low-fiber diet can cause narrow stools. Temporary infection: A temporary infection can cause narrow stools. Constipation: Constipation can cause narrow stools. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): IBS can cause changes in stool size. Medications: Certain medications can cause narrow stools. Food poisoning: Food poisoning can cause diarrhea and thin stools. Parasitic gut infections: Parasitic gut infections can cause narrow stools

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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