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I've been constipated for a month but i've been very busy and stressed and right now i'm gassy, and my stool is very small. please help?
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Daily fiber like: Raisin bran, skim milk with a glass of prune juice could gently regulate your bm's ( normal is at least one daily ).If backed up for a few days you may need a few doses of milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) to get things moving. Good luck.
Answered 11/18/2019
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