A member asked:

Hi im currentlly have been taking miralax (polyethylene glycol) for about two 3 days but i don't feel like its helping is it dangerous to try another type of laxitive?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Let's define problem: Doctors define constipation as stools less frequently than once every 3-4 days. Patients feel they are "constipated" when passing hard or small volume stool, or they feel full & bloated. Are your symptoms acute or chronic? Blocked? Gut sluggish or is your rectum dysfunctional? Trauma, bleeding, pain, weight loss, history of colitis/infection? Don't keep self medicating--ask your doctor for help.

Answered 6/20/2020

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