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Constipated. i eat a high fiber diet, exercise, and hydrate well. if i don't treat the constipation with meds will it resolve eventually or get worse?
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Varies: It varies somewhat. You could consider adjusting your diet to potentially include some natural laxatives, such as prune Juice, for example.
Answered 1/4/2017
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