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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Constipation

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Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2015
Question: hi i've been on fiber for years and stopped in 2010. Since then I've been having very bad bouts of constipation and til today have been on MOM, Lactulose and Colace. After 5 years of laxtives I'm still suffering from severe constipation. Help!
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Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (51 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Polyethylene glycol

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Polyethylene glycol should help you with your symptoms. The dose can be gradulaay increased till you Have normal bowel movement.
Please consult your doctor for a prescription.
Hope this helps
Regards
Dr Samir Patil
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Constipation

Brief Answer: Polyethylene glycol Detailed Answer: Hello, Polyethylene glycol should help you with your symptoms. The dose can be gradulaay increased till you Have normal bowel movement. Please consult your doctor for a prescription. Hope this helps Regards Dr Samir Patil