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What foods are okay to eat when dealing with severe constipation? ive had no bm for 7 days and i have been trying to keep my food intake low until it passes?
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You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948 Wish you good health!
Answered 7/22/2021
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