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For the past month ive been dealing with conatipation. when i do have a bowel movement with the help of a stool softener i dont expel much stool?
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See below : I’m sorry to hear that. Have you tried modifying your diet and adding fiber and more water ( 2 lt/day)? Also you can include some exercise like swimming, this will help with bowel movements.
Answered 7/23/2019
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