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A member asked:

Severe constipation for year and i've tried to solve the problem but nthing worked,i'm worried about developing piles.can i take daflon as prophylaxis?

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Constipation: That should help also Metamucil on a regular basis would give you relief

Answered 12/13/2016

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Better to find cause: of constipation than just treat hemorrhoids you don't even know you have. Have you had a consultation regarding this? See checklist on avoiding constipation.

Dr Deeik agreed

Answered 7/7/2017

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