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What can i do for constipation. i've had it since wednesday night. soup with barley and beans. did not eat thanksgiving food. ?

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Enema and fiber: For immediate relief you may try fleet's enema and for long term relief take a fiber supplement, such as metamucil.

Answered 3/26/2013

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