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Cancer: Home Treatment for Constipation

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Getting Started

These ideas can help you manage constipation caused by cancer or cancer treatment. If your doctor has given you instructions to treat constipation, be sure to follow them.

Symptoms to watch for during home treatment

Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:

Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:


Credits for Cancer: Home Treatment for Constipation

Current as of: October 25, 2023

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