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I think i might have animpacted stool in my colon.?
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Enema: Often an over the counter enema can soften the stool and allow it to pass. If this is not successul then it will be necessary to see your doctor. Sometimes the hard stool needs to be manually removed by a health professional.
Answered 10/16/2012
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