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Can a ct scan miss a partial bowel obstruction/impaction? i had a ct-didnt show anything but i havent had bm in over a week-feel pain and fullness. ive tried milk of mag, 2 enemas, suppositories, miralax, and mag citrate. there has to be something

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Doubtful: : that CT scan missed anything; however, you are using way too much laxative: I suggest forcing fluids- 8-10 8 oz. glasses of electrolyte rich sports drinks and add 1 pck of MIRALAX to every second or third glass. Upper and lower endoscopy would be helpful. You may have inflammed your bowel with overmedication.

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

Can a ct scan miss a partial bowel obstruction/impaction? i had a ct-didnt show anything but i havent had bm in over a week-feel pain and fullness. ive tried milk of mag, 2 enemas, suppositories, miralax, and mag citrate. there has to be something

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