Fecal volume

Check the amount of stool. Can help diagnose various bowel diseases. Check the amount of stool. Can help diagnose various bowel diseases. The amount of stool varies with the type of food, the amount of food consumed, and the function of the digestive organs. Consumption of coarse grains and foods containing more fiber will result in a greater amount of feces; foods will consist mainly of fine grains and meats with less feces. When the gastrointestinal and pancreatic lesions or intestinal dysfunction occur, the amount and frequency of stool can be increased.

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