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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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Dr. Arthur Heller
Dr. Arthur Helleranswered
Gastroenterology 43 years experience
See md: Change in bowel habit, abnormal bowel pattern, needs md evaluation.
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Dr. David Drewitz
Dr. David Drewitzanswered
Gastroenterology 27 years experience
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!
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