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I have been taking narcotics and i'm constipated i have pain in my lower abdomen / pelvis and feel pressure in my rectum when i sit do what is this?

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Dr. You Sung Sang answered

Fecal impaction?: You may be plugged up down in the rectal area. Try to use so e enemas to loosen up the stool before taking a lot of oral laxatives like Miralax (polyethylene glycol).

Answered 1/8/2015

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A member asked:

I have been taking narcotics and i'm constipated i have pain in my lower abdomen / pelvis and feel pressure in my rectum when i sit do what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. You Sung Sang answered

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