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Constipation for 1 1/2 years and no amount of laxatives have worked. what do i do??

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Dr. Enrique Molina answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Seek professional: you may have a more complex problem, such as rectal sphincter problems. you may need more studies done (blood tests, xrays, and / or a colonoscopy).

Answered 7/20/2014

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A member asked:

Constipation for 1 1/2 years and no amount of laxatives have worked. what do i do??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Enrique Molina answered

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