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I need to go, but i cant. what can i take for relieving the bowels?
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Laxative/Suppository: You can either take dulcolax suppository or a laxative like miralax, (polyethylene glycol) citrocel, bisacodyl, stool softners like docusate sodium.And increase the fiber in your food if that does not work use fleets enema.
Answered 9/8/2013
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