A member asked:

My mom hasn't had a bowel movement for 5 days. after 3 enemas, she passed two marble sized pieces that were hard as a rock. emergency?

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Dependa: Constipation itself is not an emergency and would be treated with an oral laxative from the drug store. If there is abdominal pain and vomiting then be seen by a doctor or at an emergency room.

Answered 7/5/2013

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