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I just had severe constipation which pushed me to take stool softeners. i feel a lot better, but now i have the runs. can constipation cause this?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

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If impacted yes: there is frequently loose stool behind the constipation. Some times once the stool softeners work they over work and the stool gets loose.

Answered 3/8/2015

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A member asked:

I just had severe constipation which pushed me to take stool softeners. i feel a lot better, but now i have the runs. can constipation cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

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