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What to do if i continue getting constipated and i don't kno why!?
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If changing your: diet and fluids to a high fiber diet 20-25 gms fiber /day and 80-100 oz caffeine free/alcohol free fluids doesn't resolve issues after several weeks of consistent effort best to get evaluated by a GI or Colorectal surgeon. You may need a colon evaluation if none had recently.
Answered 5/13/2015
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