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Ever since i was a baby i've had bowel problems but every doctor i go to tells me to take laxatives and eat fiber but it doesn't help ?
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Refer To GI Doctor: Need more details. Please re-submit your question and include age, describe your "bowel problems" in detail so that we can analyze your symptoms. Were you given a diagnosis? The more information you can give us, the better. Have you had any tests done? Constipation since infancy can occur in certain congenital anomalies of the GI tract. Discuss with your doctor about referral to a GI specialist.
Answered 11/28/2017
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