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Does chronic constipation require hard/lumpy stool? having issues passing stool for 6mos. pass stool in pieces with a lot of strain and hunched over. no blood on/in stool. stool is smooth and not dehydrated.. history of colon cancer in family?
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Chronic constipation is usually a cause of hard,lumpy stool. If your main issue is.irritable bowel syndrome-Constipation, there's a prescription medication that can be effective. A gastroenterologist can advise you best regarding this and indication for colonoscopy.
Answered 9/9/2022
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First try common means to get rid of the constipation. Adequate fluids, roughage in diet, moderate exercise and OTC psyllium. If hat does not work pl see your MD. Re h/o colon Ca recommend colonoscopy starting age 35yrs.- then as per MD advice. Good luck
Answered 9/9/2022
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