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Past 2 days hard/solid feces (strength to push) and grumbling cramp feelings right afterwards. female, teenager. thank you !!
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Constipation: Try increasing your water intake. Also eat more salads and veggies. This should help you with having softer stools that are easier to pass. You can try a stool softener if necessary. I like mineral oil to soften stools. It will help you pass stools without the " blowout effect" of many harsher stool softeners. You can take 2 tablespoons daily with juice for soft stools.
Answered 12/3/2014
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Mild constipation: Increase fluids and consider Miralax (polyethylene glycol) for a couple of days to help soften the stools and relieve the constipation
Answered 12/3/2014
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