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Hi, I Haven't Had A Bowl Movement In Two Weeks
Question: hi, I haven't had a bowl movement in two weeks and ive taken a double dose of milk of magnesia every 2 days
Brief Answer:
For immediate relief use PEG-ES.
Detailed Answer:
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There could be impaction of feces.e
For immediate relief use Polyethelene Glycol.PEG-ES is in a class of medications called osmotic laxatives. It works by causing watery diarrhea so that -the stool can be emptied from the colon.Its over the counter.
In case if it also does not help go for Digital evacuation.It involves the use of fingers to aid in the removal of stool from the rectum.Stool is emptied by gently inserting a finger into the rectum and removing it.
Was any test like colonoscopy etc done.
Please attach reports with follow up for a detailed long term treatment strategy.
For immediate relief use PEG-ES.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query,
Have gone through your details,
There could be impaction of feces.e
For immediate relief use Polyethelene Glycol.PEG-ES is in a class of medications called osmotic laxatives. It works by causing watery diarrhea so that -the stool can be emptied from the colon.Its over the counter.
In case if it also does not help go for Digital evacuation.It involves the use of fingers to aid in the removal of stool from the rectum.Stool is emptied by gently inserting a finger into the rectum and removing it.
Was any test like colonoscopy etc done.
Please attach reports with follow up for a detailed long term treatment strategy.
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