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Intractable constipation, not colonic inertia. non-medication treatment options?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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Fiber,fiber,and more: Fiber as well as adequate daily hydration.Have you been evaluated by a board certified gastroenterologist?If not, do so.There may be more to the story , of which, you are yet unaware.

Answered 1/5/2014

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