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Is it good to use finger daily to remove remaining stool?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: If stool can not be released on it's own - then there is a problem. Would have this checked.

Answered 10/23/2015

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A member asked:

Is it good to use finger daily to remove remaining stool?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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