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2nd time ive been constipated in a row. the 1st time i had to use an enema. now its been 4 days. ive been eating fruits veggies prunes. still nothing.
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Before self-treating: Doctors define constipation as stools less frequently than once every 3-4 days. Patients feel they are "constipated" when passing hard or small volume stool, or they feel full & bloated. Had an x-ray to show you're not blocked? We don't know if your gut is sluggish or your rectum works correctly--these can be tested for (sitz marker study ; anal manometry, respectively). See a GI specialist.
Answered 7/15/2016
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