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My abdomen is really hard and my lower back hurts on my lower right side. i am constipated most of the time. a laxative helps/most of time it don't?

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Dr. Andrew Shiller answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Question unclear: For sure, chronic constipation can result in back pain. But I don't understand your question can you have a look and re-write it?

Answered 10/11/2015

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A member asked:

My abdomen is really hard and my lower back hurts on my lower right side. i am constipated most of the time. a laxative helps/most of time it don't?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Shiller answered

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