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Hlo....i'm a girl and i have 18 yrs..i'm suffering from constipation since 7 days.i'm drinking lots of water but it's not working...plz help me?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Many possibilities: You may need to be aggressive to begin improving. An enema, held for 15 minutes to allow better results & released can begin creating space at the end of the intestines for things to start moving. Add to this a bulk wetting agent like polyethylene glycol solution (miralax) uses daily for weeks & you may get on track. The enema may repeated daily if things don't start moving.Otherwise see your doc.

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Answered 9/24/2013

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Dr. Faryal Ghaffar answered

Constipation: Try high fiber diet. If it does not work may try otc miralax (polyethylene glycol). Seek medical advice if problem continues.

Answered 3/28/2013

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A member asked:

Hlo....i'm a girl and i have 18 yrs..i'm suffering from constipation since 7 days.i'm drinking lots of water but it's not working...plz help me?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Khanna agreed

Dr. Faryal Ghaffar answered

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