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Can constipation cause sepsis? 11 days no bm. history of sepsis. not allowed to use anything to speed bm due to med. tests.

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Dr. Carlo Hatem answered

Call your doctor: In extreme cases, some conditions that lead to constipation can cause more serious complications including sepsis

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/20/2018

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A member asked:

Can constipation cause sepsis? 11 days no bm. history of sepsis. not allowed to use anything to speed bm due to med. tests.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carlo Hatem answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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