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What to do about constipation that lasted 20+ years? what to do about constipation that lasted 20+ years?

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Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Diet and fluids: A good high fiber diet and plenty of non caffeinated, non alcoholic fluids should do the trick...Nothing more nothing less. 80-100 ounces of fluids per day at a minimum.

Answered 12/10/2013

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What to do about constipation that lasted 20+ years? what to do about constipation that lasted 20+ years?

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