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I have scare tissue and it's puffy and i took 4 laxuand i still can't have a bowel movement and i'm in pain should i go to the hospital what would they do?

Q: i have scare tissue and it's puffy and i took 4 laxuand i still can't have a bowel movement and i'm in pain should i go to the hospital what would they do?

: Short answer - Yes. you should seek care immediately, pain and being unable to pass stool are significant warning signs. Best wishes.

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Dr. Neil McLeod answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Short answer - Yes. you should seek care immediately, pain and being unable to pass stool are significant warning signs. Best wishes.

Answered 4/6/2023

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A member asked:

I have scare tissue and it's puffy and i took 4 laxuand i still can't have a bowel movement and i'm in pain should i go to the hospital what would they do?

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Dr. Neil McLeod answered

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