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I can poop but then i'll feel incomplete in my bowel movement i take colon cleanse to clean out my stomach?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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You may have: HEMORRHOIDS. Stop the enemas (colon "cleansing" from EITHER END and get a RECTAL EXAMINATION (PROCTOSCOPY) for an accurate Diagnosis! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 4/18/2015

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A member asked:

I can poop but then i'll feel incomplete in my bowel movement i take colon cleanse to clean out my stomach?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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