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Is it possible for me to empty my bowels by drinking a lot of water?
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Water and BMs: Unfortunately research shows that the majority of water that we drink gets absorbed into the small intestine and never makes it into our bowels. Best to take miralax (polyethylene glycol) which will hold water in the bowels and relieve constipation.
Answered 9/17/2015
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