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For the last two days it has been too hard and painful to have a bowel motion. would stool softeners help? anything else i could do?
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No: Stool softener can be used as preventative measures but not after one has become constipated. There are laxatives one may try but if it doesn't work, you will need to see your doctor to find out the cause.
Answered 10/8/2015
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