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My son is now 27 , on vent and ox. he is having a hard time with his bowel movements. slowing down, what is the best treatment?
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CONSTIPATION: Make sure he has high fiber diet, fruits and veggie, plenty of fluids. If still having constipation, use suppository, enema or stool softener tablet at night.
Answered 8/24/2012
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