Why isn't my stool firm? I had a jaundice 4.5 months back with a bilirubin level of 6.8. Within a month of treatment my bilirubin level got normal. But since then (since 4.5 months) my stool is not firm. As a vegan I tend to eat around 48g of fibre (for 2200kcal). If I cut down my fibre intake to 35g, my stool gets firm. So if 48g of fibre is too much why I had no problem with 48g of fibre before jaundice? Have I became fibre intolerant after the jaundice? It's not easy for me to cut down on fibre because whatever I like to eat have loads of fibre. I have no stomach cramps, no abdominal pain, no bloating at all. I have 3 bowel movements (when intake of fibre is 48g) and 2 bowel movements (when intake of fibre is 35g), which is completely normal for me, so it's not diarrhea.