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I have been constipated and i try and go to the bathroom it will not come out, and when i try and push it hurts so bad. how do i make it not hurt?

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Stool softener: Would start on stool softener daily like fibercon or metamucil. Your stools should soften up and this should improve the problem

Answered 3/7/2015

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