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Ive been constipated for a week and a half. ive had diarrhea/runny bowel movements here and there but no complete evacuation. despite this im not in any pain, just a lot of pressure in my rectum. shouldnt i be in more pain/is this normal?

Q: ive been constipated for a week and a half. ive had diarrhea/runny bowel movements here and there but no complete evacuation. despite this im not in any pain, just a lot of pressure in my rectum. shouldnt i be in more pain/is this normal?

: It's important to be examined to make sure there isn't a serious cause of the constipation. Are you experiencing abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting? Also, have you tried stool softeners and laxatives, suppositories? I advise you to make an appointment to be examined if this is still ongoing.

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Dr. Jasmine Rivas answered

It's important to be examined to make sure there isn't a serious cause of the constipation. Are you experiencing abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting? Also, have you tried stool softeners and laxatives, suppositories? I advise you to make an appointment to be examined if this is still ongoing.

Answered 6/22/2022

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A member asked:

Ive been constipated for a week and a half. ive had diarrhea/runny bowel movements here and there but no complete evacuation. despite this im not in any pain, just a lot of pressure in my rectum. shouldnt i be in more pain/is this normal?

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