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I have had problems with constipation since i was little. what can i do?

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Fiber/water: Constipation and hemorrhoids can be treated by changing a diet to include lots of fiber (fruits and vegetables are best for this - pills/powders not as much) and at the same time markedly increasing water intake (not soda, not coffee). The goal is to have soft mushy stools a couple of times a day.

Answered 7/15/2012

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I have had problems with constipation since i was little. what can i do?

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