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How is a fecal impaction best treated?
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Depends: If severe will require manual disimpaction. If less severe enemas may provide relief.
Answered 7/9/2015
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Depends: If severe will require manual disimpaction. If less severe enemas may provide relief.
Answered 2/28/2018
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