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I tried to poop and little pieces came out. i wiped and there was poop on the toilet paper. i think i might be constipated. i do have ibs. would a mild laxative like milk of magnesium help me go without little pieces or hard? thanks?
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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 12/6/2021
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