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Over the past 4 days, my bowel movements have been painful and hard to get out. i feel like i have to poop always and it's right at the surface?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Contact your health: care provider and ask for suggestions regarding stool softeners or laxatives that will be safe and effective for you.

Answered 3/29/2017

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A member asked:

Over the past 4 days, my bowel movements have been painful and hard to get out. i feel like i have to poop always and it's right at the surface?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

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