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If i was constipated for a few days, how long before my bowels completely clear out?
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Variable: Never complete as long as you are alive and eating. New material, is always forming. If this has been a recurring issue, start with more liquids and a stool, softener which retains fluid and softens the stool for easier passage. If very recurrent or bleeding etc see gi. For colonoscopy.
Answered 11/18/2013
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