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Is it good to use finger daily to take out stool?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No.: A proper diet and normal muscles and function of the colon should allow you to have bowel movements without doing this. If this does not happen, you need to find out what is going on.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 10/23/2015

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A member asked:

Is it good to use finger daily to take out stool?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Dr Feola agreed

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