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I haven't had any bowel movements for 11 days! i've tried weetabix, fresh juice and pears and none seems to work. is there anything else i can try?

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Dr. Milton Mintz answered

That's way too : Long. If your in pain, see your pcp- mild laxatives, enemas could have helped, but 11 days is too long.

Answered 1/11/2014

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A member asked:

I haven't had any bowel movements for 11 days! i've tried weetabix, fresh juice and pears and none seems to work. is there anything else i can try?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Milton Mintz answered

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