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Can the feel of inside the bowel change? if so is something to be worried about? sometime need to insert finger to get poo out.
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Constipation: Constipation is more widespread than realized. You should get it properly evaluated and treated with increasing fiber and fluids intake in addition to Miralax (polyethylene glycol) powder for a short term duration.
Answered 9/13/2015
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