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I got diagnosed with bad internal hemerroids my bm need to be water i took 4 doses of mirilax how soon will it work?

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Please see below: Usually 12 hours. But, MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) does not cause stool the water.It will soften the stool. You might need to take stronger laxative if this does not work.

Answered 6/30/2014

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About a week: I always recommend sitz bath for the treatment, starting with 3 times daily the twice daily total 3 weeks.

Answered 11/27/2017

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