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68 yr old female mother of 6 all large babies now has weak anal sphincter muscles, is it safe to take antidiarriah pills every day?
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It's: safe but not "normal" There is corrective surgical relief for you!!! This weakness may worsen with age and should be dealt with before its a "bigger" problem! Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 11/28/2017
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No: This is not a good solution to your anal sphincter problem. Get in for a visit with your OB GYN for evaluation. To your Best Health! Hope this helps!
Answered 11/27/2017
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