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A 25-year-old female asked:

i've taken laxatives, fiber pills, miralax, (polyethylene glycol) colon cleansers and even enema and still have not had bowel movement. do i go to the emergency?

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Dr. Marianna Post
Dr. Marianna Post answered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Depends: Depends, how long it has been since last bm, do you have abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, any other symptoms, if yes than go to er, if no you may want to try to see you doctor first. But in any case don't wait too long.
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