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I'm 9 months pregnant and haven't pooped in a week my rectum is also bloody. i tried an oral laxative a few days ago and nothing happened what should i do?
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Might try this: An enema, from your grocery store or pharmacy can be tried. You can use the instrument again with some mineral oil. If failure and having pain and bleeding, see your doctor. Get well
Answered 1/21/2015
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