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Feeling of passing stool or gas especially at night and unable to. had been on merilax for 3 weeks w at least one bowel movement.
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See md: Change in bowel habit, abnormal bowel pattern, needs md evaluation.
Answered 2/24/2014
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Constipation...: Your symptoms are indicative of GI tract dysfunction. Whether this is a mechanical problem vs. Functional motility disorder is unclear. Stop self-treating and see your physician for an evaluation. Good luck!
Answered 6/10/2014
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