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Over the last week, i've been experiencing constipation that laxatives don't help with. what can i do or try?
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Above and Below: When patients are sent to a Gastroenterology consultation, experience shows that they like to treat it from above and below, 17 grams of miralax in a big glass of water for 4 days and fleets enema from below for a few days. However, if you have abdominal pain or nausea, get seen in Urgent Care ASAP. Full history and exam needed. Any med conditions? Abdominal Surgery? Go to UCLA, the bestGood luck.
Answered 2/27/2018
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