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Am i getting if my chronic constipation was treating with colace (docusate sodium) and a high fiber dietor am i prone to a bowel obstruction?

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Dr. John Watson answered

Not really: Adding colace (docusate sodium) and high fiver diet is an excellent idea, however it can backfire if you don't drink more water than usual.

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Dr. Allen Kamrava answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Not due to those: Any obstruction you get won't be because of colace and fiber. Never the less, consider MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) for treatment of long term constipation.

Answered 1/9/2020

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A member asked:

Am i getting if my chronic constipation was treating with colace (docusate sodium) and a high fiber dietor am i prone to a bowel obstruction?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Watson answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Allen Kamrava answered

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