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A 43-year-old female asked:

Is it ok to take oral magnesium citrate following an epson salt bath?

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Dr. Enrique Molinaanswered

Gastroenterology 37 years experience

Yes: Yes it is ok. There is no problem, and it is actually good to soften your stools if you have hemorrhoids.

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