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Is it better to treat a symptom of an illness or the cause! constipation for example.
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Go for the cure!: Colonics ; purges are popular but should be avoided ; can not be recommended (see earlier healthtap answers). Use of irritant laxatives are safe for the short-term only. Fiber supplements, stool softeners, ; lavage agents like MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) are safe. Rx drugs are available based on work-up of your cause of constipation. However, patients define "constipation" differently than doctors--what's your issue?
Answered 6/30/2014
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