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Why Do I Feel Constipated Even After Passing Stools?
Hi , I ve had a positive occult(?) blood test,. no pain but apon reflection I do remember seeing sort of a mucus passing a few times, and constipation is common for me, lately passing a stool does not feel complete, still feeling like I need to go more. Do I need for concern? I m 52 years old, My MD has scheduled me for a colonoscopy
Wed, 1 Jun 2016
HI
You absolutely need the colonoscopy to check for polyps or cancer.
You may also have irritable bowel syndrome
You absolutely need the colonoscopy to check for polyps or cancer.
You may also have irritable bowel syndrome
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