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Had banding and laser for internal hemorrhoids but been having difficulty healing cause of hard stools. i take fiber and stool softener twice a day, could the stool softener make it worse?
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Soft stools: Fiber provides bulk to the stools but doesn't soften them much. Stool softener a like Colace have a mild effect. You should be taking stone fruits and their juices, consider PEG 3350 once or twice daily, milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) once or twice daily. Your doctor can help provide guidance.
Answered 5/2/2015
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