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Constipated over a week, took miralax, (polyethylene glycol)kinda worked but constipated again,took laxative last night,still nothing. should i go to dr?what will they do?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Healthy food: At 22 you should not be getting constipated , most likely you are not eating properly , medications you are taking are contributing. Be active drink plenty of fluids with high fibre balanced diet you will be fine .

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Constipated over a week, took miralax, (polyethylene glycol)kinda worked but constipated again,took laxative last night,still nothing. should i go to dr?what will they do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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