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A member asked:

Constipated for three weeks, took magnesium citrate yesterday it helped for the time being but today as i eat dinner my mid stomach hurts again. why?

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Inadequate fibre: In young people constipation is mostly dietary or poor bowel habits. However organic causes need to be ruled out. See a colon and rectal doctor.

Answered 12/14/2013

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