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Is constipation common with herpes outbreak?
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No: But if the herpes ulcers are in the anogenital area, the pain they cause, or the pain medications perhaps taken, can cause deferral of bowel movements, thus constipation results. A gentle stool softener can help when the outbreaks occur.
Answered 9/8/2013
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