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Chronic constipation for a year. at the moment i have gastro. instead of diahrea, its giving further constipation despite the stool being soft: i just cant push it through, until it leaves on its own. constant intestinal aches?

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Constipation : There are several reasons for constipation that were probably considered already. I wonder if you have a problem relaxing the anal muscles, This would make sense if your stool is soft. IBS is often also diagnosed when other diagnoses are ruled out

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/27/2021

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A member asked:

Chronic constipation for a year. at the moment i have gastro. instead of diahrea, its giving further constipation despite the stool being soft: i just cant push it through, until it leaves on its own. constant intestinal aches?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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