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Would magnesium citrate work if you have a fecal impaction
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Yes, it could.: It attracts water into the colon and stimulates bowel motility. It would work within 30m-8hrs if it's going to work.
Answered 6/9/2019
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Fecal impaction: It can sometimes work but there is also the possibility that you might need to be manually disimpacted.
Answered 5/28/2018
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