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Can't digest fibers too b/c of confirmed sibo. i'm on antibiotics for another condition & have constipation. what natural stool softeners can i take?

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Recommendation : Good natural stool softener is Sennocot./aSena 1-2 tab once a day. You can try it.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 10/1/2016

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