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A member asked:
Tried prune juice for my lack of bowel movement and it didn't work at all, it only gave me horrible abdomen cramps. does anyone have any advice on what i should do?
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Many options: Eat more fiber, drink more water, walk regularly, avoid processed foods, fiber supplememts, stool softeners-------.
Answered 4/9/2016
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Proper workup: There are a variety of treatable illnesses, famously porphyria and hypothyroidism, that cause serious constipation and get missed.
Answered 9/22/2017
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2 questions, is it OK to give a 5 yr old prune juice? Does a 5 yr old need to have a bowel movement everyday
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Will Miralax (polyethylene glycol) and prune juice help pass/soften hard stool in the rectum? I haven't had a normal bowel movement in 10 days but I'm passing gas.
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How much prune juice should someone drink to produce a normal bowel movement?
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Is daily prune juice safe for a 3 year old child to help with bowel movements?
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