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I'm constipated and think i might have hemorrhoids or an anal fissure. can't go to the doctor for a week. is it safe to sake senokot or miralax (polyethylene glycol)? both?
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Constipation: Yes it is safe to take Miralax (polyethylene glycol) and I would take one or two capfuls a day and adjust as needed to have one or two soft stools a day.
Answered 12/3/2014
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You can take: either, but I would recommend Miralax (polyethylene glycol). It dissolves in 8 oz of any fluid, such as water. Until you can see the doctor, you can also apply some healing ointment, such as Aquaphor to your anal area. If it's a fissure, that may even heal it. Working on the constipation is the real factor here,so try to increase the fiber and fluids in your diet...and certainly see your doctor.
Answered 12/2/2014
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