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Is it ok to push and massage your stomach near intestines if your constipated? will it help me have a bm?
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Yes: It's okay in that your won't hurt yourself though i doubt it will help increase intestinal motility.
Answered 3/14/2019
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Get a laxative: At the drug store and you should get on stool softerners every day and see a doc to make sure u have no bowel problems causing it.
Answered 11/24/2016
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