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Which type of surgery you would have if you keep having constipation?
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None: Removing your entire colon may seem to be a solution but chronically constipated patients still are constipated after surgery. Try drinking more fluids(80-100 oz/day) and avoid caffeine and alcohol. Eat a healthy high fiber diet. Avoid surgery if at all possible.
Answered 5/31/2013
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