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I have been constipated. i drank 10 oz of magnesium citrate and nothing happened. my lower stomach is very distended. what should i do?
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Constipation: If you have a strong urge to have a bowel movement and can't, work from below. Try inserting a glycerin rectal suppository. If not successful, insert a dulcolax rectal suppository or a fleets enema. If no urge to go, take another laxative orally such as dulcolax or mirilax. In stubborn cases manual disimpaction is used. See your MD if still in distress.
Answered 11/5/2015
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