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Haven't had a bowel movement in days, tried laxatives but didn't work. what should i do?

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Above and below: On the same shelves as the laxatives at the pharmacy are enemas and suppositories. Use the enema to soften up the stool in your rectum and take laxatives to help push from above. Be sure that you are eating plenty of fiber and drinking plenty of water. If this strategy doesn't work, go in to be seen by a physician

Answered 12/25/2015

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