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A member asked:
I have suffered from chronic constipation for five years now and i am only 18. can someone help?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Not on here: You need to sit and discuss with a doctor. Not able to help something like this on this type of forum. Consider starting with a gastroenterologist or colon and rectal surgeon.
Answered 3/4/2013
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