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Dad, 81,needs to apply force when passing stool, pain in abd. & rect. just before stool is passed.no pain later. colr is brown,stool is hard. serious?
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Constipation: Generally speaking, in otherwise healthy individuals, constipation often results from low hydration status or low fiber intake, or both. So, drinking 6 cups of water a day and increase the fiber intake would take care of his troubles.
Answered 1/5/2019
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