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I took a liquid laxative 12 hours ago now my bowel movements are weird. what should i do?

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Dr. Charles Davant answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Wait a bit: I'd wait a couple of days and see it things don't straighten out. If not, get checked.

Answered 9/5/2013

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I've always had trouble with constipation and i used laxatives for over a month and now i can't have a bowel movement at all. Please, i need help?

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