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Is it ok to use milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for relief if i may be having some diverticulosis?
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NO: MOM is a GI irritant and thats how it WORKS for constipation...Diverticulosis are tiny balloon like pouches on a inner tire. High residue diet helps this condition. MOM and DIVERTICULOSIS don't "mix well" Hope this helps ! Dr Z
Answered 2/28/2015
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