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Is it okay to "push" when going to the bathroom? i've heard people say that you're not supposed to do that, but is that true?
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If you have to: Strain often when passing stool then you may have constipation. Encourage you to drink at least 8 8 ounce glasses of water per day and to eat 5 servings of vegetables & four of fruit per day. Remain physically active. You may have to push to rid yourself of retained, dry fecal matter.
Answered 7/22/2013
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