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What to do if i am unable to pass my hard stool that is ready to come out after being constipated for 3 week! please help!?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

TRy: glycerine suppositories. insert one in rectum, lie down on your left side and hold it in for at least 30 minutes before trying to have a BM. Can repeat this in a couple of hours but if unsuccessful need to go to an ER for a probable manual disimpaction, which will have a nurse or doctor remove the stool by hand from your rectum...not a fun experience but 3 weeks is very long to go w/o a BM and can

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Answered 7/27/2018

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A member asked:

What to do if i am unable to pass my hard stool that is ready to come out after being constipated for 3 week! please help!?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Dr Borncamp and another doctor agreed

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