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I can't defecate for almost 2 years now without medication (bisacodyl), doctor said it's cuz of hormonal imbalance. what should i do?
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Chronic constipation: You probably have a lazy colon, if you have a known hormonal abnormality like underacting thyroid need to correct correct it, if continue to have problem then you might benefit from medication specific for chronic idiopathic constipation
Answered 9/21/2016
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