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Chronic constipation tests

2021-05-27 15:22:13
Im having chronic constipation for past 3 months. Have tried eating high fibre diet and liquied intake but didn't help. There is no blood in stool. All blood reports are normal. I want to know what all diagnostic tests can i undertake to help see the real issue. Is colon xray better or should i go for colonoscopy?
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Given your age this might be dietary or hidden symptoms of something major .In these cases further information regarding disease followed by specific investigations is warranted.

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