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I'm having a problem with bowel movements. i take stuff to stimulate and have a bowel movement. i take olive oil magnesium citrate and sometimes epsom?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

This should: not be happening at YOUR AGE! Speak with your Family Physician about having some testing for IBS -C (Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Constipation) THERE IS TREATMENT for this condition! Hope this is helpful BE WELL Dr Z

Answered 1/12/2019

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