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I have not had a bowel movement in 8 days. i drank a bottle of magnesium sterate and that did not work. can i use an enema or go to the hospital?
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Enema...: If you go to the Emergency Department, they would prescribe an enema. Save your money and try to give yourself an enema in the comfort of your home.
Answered 1/19/2017
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