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Evolution of hard stool consistency (Bristol scale < 4) (A), defecation frequency (B), defecation pain (C) and abdominal pain (D)during the intervention sequence. 1: A1; 2: A2; 3: A3; 4: B1; 5: B2; 6: B3. Arrow shows the moment of inversion in the intervention sequence.
