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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?
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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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