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A member asked:

I did a 6 oz water only enema today to help with constipation which worked, anything i should watch out for? precautions?

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Constipation: You should include bulk fiber and lots of liquid in your oral intake daily. You might also consider having your thyroid function tested. Good luck.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 4/23/2015

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