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If i can't poop for x days, there's a problem. please, solve for x. i have not been able to poop for 1.5 days. should i be worried?

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Dr. Walter Husar answered

Bowel Movement: Humans should have a bowel movement every three days. After that time, i would be concerned.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/14/2014

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A member asked:

If i can't poop for x days, there's a problem. please, solve for x. i have not been able to poop for 1.5 days. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Walter Husar answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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