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What should i do to relieve constipation that lasted for 4 days?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Constipation: Visit your doctor for possible manual disimpaction, if using water & fiber, laxatives or enemas did not relieve the impaction.

Answered 1/19/2013

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