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Hello, every time that i poop, it never seems like i can get rid of all of the poop. what should i do besides using laxatives?

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Dr. Philip Brondon answered

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Bathroom hygiene : You could also try using a bathroom assist stool which places you in a crouching position when defecating. This allows for easier passage of feces. It is also safe to use miralax (polyethylene glycol) or generic equivalent on a daily basis. If one dose is not adequate you can safely increase to two or even three per day.

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Answered 9/12/2016

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A member asked:

Hello, every time that i poop, it never seems like i can get rid of all of the poop. what should i do besides using laxatives?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Brondon answered

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

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