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Is it safe to use glycerine suppository daily without it causing any damage to rectum , or dependancy if one has daily problem of incomplete defacation?
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Safe but: Prefer to fix the underlying problem which is most likely inadequate fluid intake or excessive caffeine or alcohol. Also, if you haven't had a colonoscopy and are older than 50, you might consider a GI or colorectal surgery evaluation for possible colonoscopy.
Answered 6/22/2018
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