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How long to wait for a bowel movement. when is it not safe
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Constipation : It is not necessary to have a bm daily. Most people develop some discomfort after 4-5 days. Certainly more than 5 days is not a "normal pattern."adequate water intake of 6-8 glasses of water daily, high fiber diet & use of a fiber supplement such as benefiber, citrucel, metamucil may be of benefit. Prunes & prune juice can also relieve constipation. If the problem persists, see your doctor.
Answered 8/7/2018
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