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I'm able to use the bathroom at least once a day, but i still often feel constipated. what causes this? i've even been taking benefiber
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Details: You have a bowel movement once a day, sometimes more, yet feel constipated?????? Something has been left unsaid. After you fill in a few details perhaps there might be some groping for a useful reply.
Answered 6/8/2017
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