A member asked:

I am experiencing constipation. i've drank a whole bottle of magnesium citrate about 7 hours ago and elax about 3 hours ago. i still haven't pooped. i'm having sharp like pains in my abdominal area only sometimes, it comes and goes. what should i do?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Need examination : ER or urgent care evaluation is indicated when constipation persists with abdominal to rule out acute abdomen

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/27/2017

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A member asked:

I am experiencing constipation. i've drank a whole bottle of magnesium citrate about 7 hours ago and elax about 3 hours ago. i still haven't pooped. i'm having sharp like pains in my abdominal area only sometimes, it comes and goes. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

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