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Is it possible for constipation to lead to appendicitis or clogged arteries?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

No.: No. Those are unrelated problems.

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 2/1/2015

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