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What are you do to relieve severe fecal impaction?
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Glycerine suppositor: Ies, or fleet mineral oil enemas can help. Rarely must be manually disempacted by a doctor or nurse. Do not try to do yourself as you may cause serious injury.
Answered 9/29/2012
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