A member asked:

I haven't had a bm in 4 days. on regular stool softeners (& lots of water) due to meds causing constipation/hemorrhoids that lasted for weeks. should i be concerned? terrified of going thru that again

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Diet/exercise: fresh fruit, veggies, bran/oatmeal. Avoid laxatives and stool softener.

Answered 5/16/2019

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Dr. Douglas Brewer answered

Specializes in Surgery - Colorectal

No: Unexplained change in bowel habits are more of a concern. It is OK to take laxatives daily when on constipation meds

Answered 5/26/2014

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