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Background on enema: 17 feeling constipated so im considering doing an enema. have done one before and it helped. just wondering if it is safe?
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Constipation: Yes, an enema is safe if you don’t have significant lower gastrointestinal pathology. Would consider first various otc medications and possibly long term dietary modifications.
Answered 1/2/2021
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