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I had hemorrhoids ligation 4 weeks a go but still have inflammation and i cant poop the doctor said another 4 weeks i have to wait is this normal ?
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Difficult to help: I do not think so. Need to make stools very soft. Did you not have a bowel movement x 4 weeks.? Take plenty of fluids,stool softener & suitable OTC preparations.
Answered 8/9/2018
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