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Hi lastnight i was very constipated and pushed the stool out very hard.i noticed after a while i got petechiae on my face because of the straining.well this go away on its own or what should i do?also if it goes away on its own how long would it take?
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Should go away. Move to DASH diet to help constipation. Petechiae on face would be unusual for this. Discuss with your Drs. Will likely take 14 days to go away but some make take 2 weeks. ;-) Dr humor.
Answered 1/19/2022
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