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I've been constipated for two days, will a stool softener help?

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Maybe,maybe not: Stool softeners generally take 3-4 days to work down into the large intestines and help with constipation. Increasing fluid consumption and trying scheduled emptying can help move things along. A rectal stimulant like a ducolax suppository can aid immediate need.

Answered 10/21/2013

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