A member asked:

Been bloated and constipated 9 days. laxatives are barely helping. my stomach x-ray results come in two days but what should i do for relief for now?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Opposite end: Don't wait for the x-ray, it is unlikely to show anything earth-shattering if you are not febrile / vomiting / septic. If you are generally healthy, try enema (like fleets) & follow directions. If that helps move things, may need to repeat x 1 in several hours. After moving, bottle of mag citrate will clear from above. From then on, use fiber or other stool softener to keep things moving.

Answered 9/6/2013

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