Constipation

When to Call Your Doctor - Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

  • You have other questions or concerns
  • Weight loss greater than 10 pounds and not dieting
  • Minor bleeding from rectum is a recurrent problem
  • Unable to have a BM without using a laxative, suppository, or enema
  • Taking new prescription medication
  • Constipation is a recurrent problem (i.e. less than 3 BM's / week or straining greater than 25% of the time)

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