A 31-year-old member asked:

Severe constipation. does an enema hurt?

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Dr. Eric Kaplananswered

Colon and Rectal Surgery 44 years experience

Not occassionally: But harsh laxatives like exlax , dulcolax, magnesium citrate, correctol can cause severe problems. Stay on a liquid diet, take mineral oil and/or milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) until blockage is resolved.

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Dr. Paul Slawekanswered

Radiology 56 years experience

Yes: To most people it is unpleasant.

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But a Fleets enema is usually safe.

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