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I have typical bowel issues, from last 2 months. it started from the day i had "very" hard stool. after that, i had constipation for over a week.
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See below: Fiber-based stool softeners are the way to go. If it persists, call your family doctor.
Answered 3/14/2013
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Food for medicine: Try eating some oatmeal for each breakfast to soften stools.
Answered 3/14/2013
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