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Hi i suffer from constipation i go to the toilet to every 3rd or 4th day by the fourth day my tummy is like a hard ball i feel very uncomfortable and restless i've been to the doctors and he prescribed me laxatives i took it the first day and i had a bowe

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See GI doctor: For some people , having a BM every 3-4 days may be normal. But if this is a new phenomenon and you are suffering from pain, it is time to consult a GI doctor Long term laxative use is not recommended.

Answered 7/20/2015

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A member asked:

Hi i suffer from constipation i go to the toilet to every 3rd or 4th day by the fourth day my tummy is like a hard ball i feel very uncomfortable and restless i've been to the doctors and he prescribed me laxatives i took it the first day and i had a bowe

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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