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I feel hungry and also very much like i need to have a bowel movement. however, i have only managed to pass small, round, soft stools for a few days ?
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Maybe constipated?: A person with constipation needs to be sure there is no other disease causing it. If constipation is just due to slow movement of the food and poop through the gut, then the things to try are vegetables, water, prune juice, prunes, fiber+water, Miralax, (polyethylene glycol) Senokot or other senna, milk of magnesia, or other laxatives... A doctor can evaluate, find the true problem, and prescribe medication if needed.
Answered 5/12/2016
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