A member asked:

I've had hard stool blocking my colon for many months and nothing seems to work to completely clear my entire large intestine. what can i take?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Evaluation needed...: Before you contemplate long term laxative dependency, seek medical evaluation--rule out metabolic causes of constipation (e.g. Low thyroid or adrenal conditions), distinguish slow versus normal transit constipation, consider a primary rectal dysfunction that may be treatable with biofeedback, check for structural pathology or extrinsic impingement, or intermittent ileus (e.g. Pseudo-obstruction).

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Osmotic lax and DSS: Miralax (polyethylene glycol) and DSS (stool softener)

Answered 3/2/2016

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