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I use to take out stool using finger inside deeply everyday .now i stopped and will not do that again. will this have any effect in future?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

I don't think so.: If you suffer from constipation , here are a few tips to help you pass a stool every day.Increase your daily fiber intake and drink a little extra water every day.You can easily add more daily fiber by taking Metamucil or another fiber product.It may take a week or two to begin working.

Answered 1/26/2016

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