A 32-year-old member asked:
i am 24 years old, i have only had 1 small bowel movement yesterday but have been constipated for 4 days. should i take some milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) now?
1 doctor answer
Dr. Robert Cloud answered
41 years experience Colon and Rectal Surgery
Constipation: A fleets mineral oil enema and a tablespoon of milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) should suffice. If not, see your physician.
Answered on Apr 7, 2016
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eric Kaplan answered
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Liquids only: And take a tbspoon of mom and mineral oil every 12 hours. Should clean out in 24-48 hours. If stool in rectum use glycerine suppository or fleet enema ... Read More
A female asked:
Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered
30 years experience Internal Medicine
Yes: sometimes constipation may be from an obstruction or may be impacted and require removal of impaction
A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Frank Kuitems answered
39 years experience Internal Medicine
Well : General over-the-counter medications that are expired are still effective for your two if not exposed to excess heat moisture or excess cold
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lois Freisleben-Cook answered
41 years experience Pediatrics
Safe, may work: but if not, no need to go to ER for simple constipation unless you are in pain. You may want to consider Miralax (polyethylene glycol) as a laxative.
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