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Been constipated little over a week. took miralax (polyethylene glycol) but only produced a few pebbles. took again but doesn't seem to help, should i try something else?
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Let's define problem: Doctors define constipation as stools less frequently than once every 3-4 days. Patients feel they are "constipated" when passing hard or small volume stool, or they feel full & bloated. Are your symptoms acute or chronic? Blocked? Gut sluggish or is your rectum dysfunctional? Trauma, bleeding, pain, weight loss, history of colitis/infection? Don't keep self medicating--ask your doctor for help.
Answered 7/1/2015
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