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A member asked:
Dear doctor, i am susuffering from constipation only.
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Increase your: fluid intake by at least 2X daily, increase your fiber and decrease highly digestible, low residue foods. Would avoid laxatives and try stool softeners and/or saline enemas once or twice at most. If still having difficulty after a week contact your doctor for exam and advice.
Answered 11/27/2017
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