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If i have constipation, should i squat in the bathroom?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Other : Than sitting on the toilet and not straining excessively. As for squatting, only if you are a bear and in the woods! just kidding.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 1/5/2014

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