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I've had 2 times in the past month where my stool is very hard and was painful and difficult to pass. what should i do. just started happening to me?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

could be constipati: Increase fiber, fluids, eat less dry food and excercise. If no improvement see your doctor.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 4/8/2018

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A member asked:

I've had 2 times in the past month where my stool is very hard and was painful and difficult to pass. what should i do. just started happening to me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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