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Is it normal to get constipated a week after passing a stool from constipation?
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no: It is not "normal" to have constipation so getting constipation again after a week would clearly not be normal. However, it is common to have constipation while taking pain medications after surgery to increase your fluids, take stool softeners and get polyethylene glycol 3350 powder from your drug store. Take one capful a full glass of water daily. Increase your activity as much as you can.
Answered 11/24/2013
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