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Can Magnesium Citrate Be Taken For A Long Duration While Suffering From Constipation?

Hello, I have regular constipation. It can take up to-or longer-than three days to pass a bowel movement. I have indigestion, reflex, and heart burn. Is it safe to use liquid magnesium citrate long term if the dosage is right? If so, what dose would be recommended?
Wed, 6 Sep 2017
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Hi...

Welcome to healthcare magic.

As you mentioned you have problem of constipation that may be because of lack of high fiber foods intake in diet or irritable bowel syndrome or lack of gastric motility or thyroid problem or other reasons.

Don't use magnesium citrate without doctor's suggestion.
It is not safe to use long time..
Consult a gastroenterologist for further treatment.
Start a treatment as per reason behind it..
Bulk forming agent like psyllium is helpful in constipation problem.

Get well soon..
Thank you.
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Can Magnesium Citrate Be Taken For A Long Duration While Suffering From Constipation?

Hi... Welcome to healthcare magic. As you mentioned you have problem of constipation that may be because of lack of high fiber foods intake in diet or irritable bowel syndrome or lack of gastric motility or thyroid problem or other reasons. Don t use magnesium citrate without doctor s suggestion. It is not safe to use long time.. Consult a gastroenterologist for further treatment. Start a treatment as per reason behind it.. Bulk forming agent like psyllium is helpful in constipation problem. Get well soon.. Thank you.