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I'm being treated for internal hemorrhoids but still have hard stools. i've been taking fiber and stool softener, what else can i try?

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Dr. Daniel Bates answered

Mural ax: i'm a huge fan of miralax, (polyethylene glycol) it's safe, cheap and very effective. Try adding a cap (17g) of this dissolved in water or juice daily, you can increase or decrease the amount to achieve stools that are the consistency of (I know it sounds gross) soft-serve ice cream

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/2/2015

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A member asked:

I'm being treated for internal hemorrhoids but still have hard stools. i've been taking fiber and stool softener, what else can i try?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniel Bates answered

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

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