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π£ 1. Extra Gas in Stool
β Gas trapped in stool can make it more buoyant
β This can happen after eating foods that ferment in the intestine
β Occasional floating stool from gas is usually harmless
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π£ 2. High-Fibre Foods
β Beans, lentils, vegetables, and whole grains can increase intestinal gas
β This may temporarily make stools float
β High-fibre foods are generally healthy and should not usually be avoided just because stools sometimes float