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What can i do for my rectal impaction without going to a doctor?
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Amazing - Creskin: Crespin, is this a trick question. Getting rid of the impaction usually requires manual extraction. Are you up to that ? It does not stop there, what is causing you to have impactions ? Go to the doctor.
Answered 2/17/2012
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Pray: Your colon doesn't perforate and kill you.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Enema: You could gently try a fleets enema.
Answered 7/30/2012
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