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I take medicine that causes me to be constipated. i normally have a bowl movement every other to every few days. the last (what i would consider nor?

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You: May consider increased fiber,water ,exercise and stool softner

Dr Machanic and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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