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Would it be more beneficial to get colon hydrotherapy or drink magnesium citrate for constipation?

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Never / occasional: I would strongly encourage against hydrotherapy as complications such as perforation has been reported. Mag citrate and other laxatives are ok to be used on an occasional (as needed) basis.

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Answered 4/3/2014

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