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Horrible constipation need gentle help!?

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Dr. Lawrence Wasser answered

P fruits: Fruits that start with the letter p can help soften bowels - pears peaches prunes plums and apricots can help. Milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) is also a mild laxative.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 2/8/2017

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