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Can Stress Cause Constipation And How To Relieve It?
Hi can anyone help me? i have had constipation for 7 years now and everytime i ask doctors they tell me its caused by stress. I am having difficulty to poop (i only poop with suppositories), its painful. I am getting embaressed now because i can't control gas and its smelly. I eat healthy and go for a walk 3 times a day. I dnt know what to do.
Hi While stress may be the problem here and, if so, it could be treated with Zoloft, the main problem is likely irritable bowel syndrome and that is best treated with a medication called Linzess
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Can Stress Cause Constipation And How To Relieve It?
Hi While stress may be the problem here and, if so, it could be treated with Zoloft, the main problem is likely irritable bowel syndrome and that is best treated with a medication called Linzess