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Is Miralax Advisable For Constipation, Back Pain And Breathing Difficulty?
I think I have bowel obstruction... Very painful to breathe deeply..hurts mostly between sternum and belly button..hurting into my back now also....very constipated for 4 days tight, bloated belly ....hurts worse when laying down. should I start Mirolax or other flushers?
Thu, 7 Nov 2019
Hello,
Miralax is good for constipation but if you have bowel obstruction you may need to do an ultrasound or an x-ray of the abdomen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
Miralax is good for constipation but if you have bowel obstruction you may need to do an ultrasound or an x-ray of the abdomen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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