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I have been constantly constipated on and off for 3 weeks now. i get a feeling to go but the stools are hard to pass. drink plenty of water too.
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Constipation: Constipation is common and source of many abdominal symptoms. A bowel regimen to achieve 2 soft bowel movements daily (water, juices up to 1.5 liters daily, fiber tablets, laxatives, stool softeners, probiotics) and walking are non-prescription tools you use to reach goal. If you have fever, vomiting, localized pain lasting over 40 minutes get evaluated.
Answered 2/6/2015
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