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Is it okay not to have a regular bowel habit? been taking laxative because i cant poop without it.should i go to dr or is it okay to take laxative otc
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Can't be OK but see: This can be OK but you need to see your physician and get it clarified. We need to know a lot more about your health status and what's your gastroenterology evaluation is and what evaluation has been done
Answered 11/30/2016
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