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I am severely constipated.i have to use my fingers to remove feces everyday and its usually bloody claylike inch round hard pellets. please help.thank?

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Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

Try: Improving your diet and take some mineral oil otc at bedtime.

Answered 9/28/2016

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