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Why would i have pencil thin stool after taking milk of magnesium?

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Dr. Randy Stevens answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Stimulants: After a stimulant to move your bowels the stool is released under pressure and this can help. However if the sphincter is not relaxed then stool is forced out under pressure and it becomes pencil like. It should be ok however as long as you are not having other problemsl.

Answered 2/9/2020

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