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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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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.
Answered 9/24/2013
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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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