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What would the doctor do if i went to the hospital for constipation?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Bowel protocol: You will have medicine to help you have a bowel movement. Sometimes an enema is necessary.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/30/2015

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