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I was constipated last week for 4 days and i am always regular, go every morning. so i took ex lax and went. now it's been another 4 days without a bm?
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Constipation: If you had profuse bowel movements after taking that laxative, it would not be unusual to miss having bowel movements for a few days while intestinal contents reaccumulate and pass through the intestinal tract. See your physician if you're experiencing abdominal cramps, abdominal distension or continued absence of bowel movements.
Answered 3/7/2017
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