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My husband is constipated at least 2 times a week, no blood, brown poop in small lumps, shooting pains bottom of belly , going on for 2 months?

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Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

Conatipation: Many causes. Low potassium dehydration high calcium opioid pain medication. Would try fiber based laxative ie metamucil daily increase fluid intake. If no improvement see physician.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/14/2019

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A member asked:

My husband is constipated at least 2 times a week, no blood, brown poop in small lumps, shooting pains bottom of belly , going on for 2 months?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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