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A member asked:
I took a laxative last night, it worked this morning, but i still have that constipated feeling. why is that?
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Well : Usually when someone is constipated they have a three or four large bowel movements of poop that need to be cleaned out. See a physicians in person for specific diagnosis and treatment
Answered 4/10/2017
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