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I've been having trouble going number 2 in the bathroom for five days now, is it ok for me to take an enema or suppository?
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Yes it is ok: Yes if you do not have any other symptoms like nausea/vomiting, or persistant abdominal pain you can take a suppository anf if not suscessful than enema.
Answered 3/13/2013
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