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Patient female 67 years old has problem evacuating last part of bowel movement, worsening over last 4 years.what is the remedy?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Change in bowels: You are describing a change in your bowels. The best test is a colonoscopy for diagnosis or reassurance all is okay. Don't delay, get in to your doc.

Answered 12/9/2013

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