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My father has severe bowel movement every hour or less per day even at night but cant evacuate stool properly.his stool is hard or soft but small qty?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Need to be seen: ? Severe constipation with encopresis, an enema might help, but he still needs to be seen by his doctor/surgeon, wish you both wellness

Dr Hill agreed

Answered 10/15/2018

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A member asked:

My father has severe bowel movement every hour or less per day even at night but cant evacuate stool properly.his stool is hard or soft but small qty?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Hill agreed

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