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Could a glycerin suppository further block stool movement if it doesn't go up all the way?

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Dr. Vivek Huilgol answered

No: Suppositories are only supposed to sit in the anal canal or the very end of the rectum - if you push them in too far, they will not cause 'blockage'...

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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A member asked:

Could a glycerin suppository further block stool movement if it doesn't go up all the way?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vivek Huilgol answered

Dr Brown agreed

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