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I have severe constipation after 2day fast. will enema help?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Maybe: If you feel like there is stool in your rectum, a fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate) or glycerine suppository may relieve the blockage and get you going again. If no stool in rectum, take some milk of magnesia 1-2 tbsp at bedtime tonite and stay on liquids until you are moving things through again.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 4/8/2015

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