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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