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I m 29 years of age. i m strugling with constipatipn. i do take rougahe too but no desired results.what should i do?
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Use meds.: Drink plenty of water or fluids and consider using a stool softener such as docusate with or without a mild osmotic laxative such as peg 3350 (polyethylene glycol).
Answered 10/18/2012
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