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Constipated for 3 days. tried 3 dulcolax today. tried 15 ml castor oil today. didn't work. in pain. please help.
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You should try: over the counter sorbitol or polyethylene glycol (PEG) - these are commonly used to cleanse the colon in preparation for the colonoscopy. They work well without many side effects. Also rectal stimulation and/or suppositories such as Glycerin also helps a lot.
Answered 7/20/2017
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