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I had a sigmoidoscopy 3 days ago & haven't had a bowel movement since 4 days ago. is this normal? i started back on lactulose & fybogel.
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Chronic constipation: Sounds like you are chronically constipated, given the meds you are on. Constipation can be from diet, meds, anatomical, neurological causes. Left colon gets cleaned out with enemas for a sigmoidoscopy. This may all be normal for you, but don't have any details. Call md who did procedure, report in.
Answered 6/18/2013
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