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Why am i chronically constipated and what should i do to relieve it?
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Could be dietary: It might simply be that you need more dietary fiber, such as fruits, vegetables and whole-grain cereals, with plenty of water. However, if this represents a change in your bowel habits it merits a visit to your doctor to enable a careful evaluation.
Answered 9/28/2016
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