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First time having constipation, how do i treat it? is it possible to rub some vaseline to make it slide out easier?

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Dr. Larry Hollier answered

Vaseline may help: Best treatment initially is use of stool softeners.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/16/2013

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A member asked:

First time having constipation, how do i treat it? is it possible to rub some vaseline to make it slide out easier?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Larry Hollier answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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