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Ask a question since 2005 i have had cronic constapation.i was finally diagnoised for very tight spinctor muscle and got botox injection.it didn't ?

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Dr. Michael Sinclair answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Might need more: If your constipation is due to a very over active anal sphincter, then Botox might help. The problem is if you don't give enough it wont work and even worse, if you give too much you will be incontinent for 3 months. There are doc that specialize in constipation, seek them out.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Continue : Follow up with your GI doctor. Botox is only a temporary solution and long term treatments must be implemented including dietary changes and stool softeners.

Answered 6/24/2014

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