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Also, lately it has felt (very painfully) like i need to poop, but when i try, it only hurts and i can't. i get relief eventually, but hurts most time?

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Dr. Neelima Reddy answered

Hemorrhoids likely: Take fiber supplements- powders like konsyl or metamucil and lot of liquids otc hemorrhoid cream. If persists, see md.

Dr Gallant agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

Also, lately it has felt (very painfully) like i need to poop, but when i try, it only hurts and i can't. i get relief eventually, but hurts most time?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Neelima Reddy answered

Dr Gallant agreed

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