Retained stool: in the colon commonly causes the symptoms you describe. A person may have retained stool for days - months even when having regular bowel movements; the colon may not be completely emptying with each bowel movement. Stool contains toxins that your body needs to get rid of. Retaining stool in the colon is not only associated with these symptoms, but also with development of colon cancer. Try Senna
Answered 3/3/2018
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