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A 54-year-old male asked:

have had the constipation for awhile now. can go 4 to 5 days before a bowel movement. ?

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Dr. Donald Colantino
Dr. Donald Colantino answered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Neurologist: A spinal or other neurologic pathology is likely. The constipation and urinary retention may be neurogenic from pathology of the spine. A neurologist is best qualified to evaluate you and order appropriate tests in order to make a diagnosis.
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