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Would it be advisable to use miralax (polyethylene glycol) for a few days..just to see if i have stool that is not being eliminated?

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

If you have: No symptoms i would avoid that experiment. It is best not to train the bowels especially if you have no symptoms of distension, pain, constipation, or nausea. Eat a high residue diet, get plenty of exercise and drink a fair amount of water. Let your GI tract handle itself.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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