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18wk pregnant. constipated for yrs.now worse.im miserable.severe pain afer 4-5 days of no bowel mvmt.tried softeners.nothing happened.is enema safe?
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See below: You can try sennekot or dulcolax. An enema is also fine. Make sure to hydrate plenty as well.
Answered 10/1/2016
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