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After moving to phoenix from colorado 6 months ago i've suffered some issues with constipation leading to hemorrhoids. to treat it, i started drinking about 12 glasses of water per day, have cut out coffee, and have started eating yogurt everyday and eati
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Constipation.: Your question is incomplete. Try fiber and plenty of fluid as you been doing, if does not work, see your doctor to rule out irritable bowel syndrome with constipation that could be treated with prescription medications.
Answered 10/5/2015
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