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I don`t have a problem having bowel movements,just large hard ones that cause bleeding and irritation to my anus.I notice stool softeners always include constipation ? What can I use to just soften my stool? I eat fruits and salads and Benefiber at dinner time. Thanks,Dave
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Furthermore, you can try for a few days some magnesium supplement providing 100-150% of the daily recommended dose. Magnesium has a moderate laxative effect and it may help.
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it is constipation if its hard enough to make you bleed even if regular , if friut and veg is not enough try prune juice failing that medicine wise try  latulose ,fibogel or senna tablets . x x
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