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I have been constipated for awhile now so today i used three enemas separately within the same hour with little results. i am now readingthisisnotsafe?

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Dr. Jane Steiner answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Why?: Why would you choose to do an enema at all? Talk to your doctor about your constipation. Try using a fiber laxative, like Metamucil, Miralax, (polyethylene glycol) Fibercon first.

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Answered 5/15/2014

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