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For as long as i remember i have not had regular bowel movements i go maybe twice a week and have gone as long 9 days without one what can i do ?

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Dr. Paul Cohen answered

Nothing?: If this has been the "norm" for you then so be it; nothing to worry over. If you have had a change in your bowel habit; or have other symptoms like weight loss; abdominal pain, fatigue, etc. Then i would say that you should go see your doctor and get evaluated.

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/15/2015

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A member asked:

For as long as i remember i have not had regular bowel movements i go maybe twice a week and have gone as long 9 days without one what can i do ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Cohen answered

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

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