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Severe constipation used suppositories and enemas. day 1&2 thin pale, day 3 small pale bowl day 4 pale thin and now dark brown diareah. obstruction?
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Doubt it: Sounds like your GI motility has responded to your laxatives. No blood with stool, right?
Answered 1/10/2015
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