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Sir Whenever I go to toilet to pass stools the first part of stool is hard and it damages the cells while coming out of rectum. Please advise how to reduce it
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You might be suffering from IBS or habitual constipation. You need to take laxative, Fiber and plenty of water
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Life style modification : Exercise, High fiber diet
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