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I usually have stool stuck halfway in the rectum/anus. i consume a lot of fiber. my stool is not hard, but i tend to have this problem. please, what should i do?
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You may try Miralax daily at noon. Do not take it if you had diarrhea in the morning. Miralax attracts water in the colon, leading to stool retaining more water. This increased stool volume makes it easier to pass stool.
Answered 8/22/2023
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