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Magnesium Oxide For Constipation

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Dr.   Ivan R. Rommstein MD

to make sure this combo is ok to take? Also ... can I take magnesium oxide for constipation while ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan MD

Been suffering from cronic constipation with stomach pain and gas. today drank 3/4 bottle magnesium citrate , had bowel movement but running fever. Could it be associated with constipation or maybe flu... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Klerida Shehu MD

I am constipated but have no urge to poop for the last 3 days. I have a history of constipation but ..., taking magnesium oxide before bedtime, running, drinking lots of water (urine clear). Not sure... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Klerida Shehu ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Ratnakar Kini MD

Dear Doctor, can you please advise how you can assess constipation in an elderly person who has suspected constipation or fecal impaction by way of abdominal examination and also is there a bood test for ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ratnakar Kini ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Amit Jain MD

constipation but still whenever I feel constipation then small fissure again active, I am using fibres food as well but still problem of constipation ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Amit Jain ( Gastroenterologist)

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Dr.   Ivan R. Rommstein MD

My 14 year old son recently started 500g magnesium oxide daily for chronic constipation. His last ... magnesium supplement is in the form of a glossy black capsule. Concerned Mom ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein ( General Surgeon)
Dr.  Ajmal Khan MD

I am 80 years old and was advised to take 350mg of Magnesium Oxide capsule for constipation. I have ... magnesium supplement and should I be taking a different type of Magnesium... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ajmal Khan ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Amanullah Baig MD

I was placed on magnesium oxide 400 mg 1x daily I had acid reflux so bad several nights in a row as ... and I m swollen at my rectom with taw feeling and severe itching. Would the magnesium cause this?... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Amanullah Baig ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale MD

Hi, I have been taking good health Mg Lax 2 in the morning and 2 at night for chronic constipation ...: magnesium oxide 400mg, magnesium sulphate 400mg,as orbit acid 50mg, sodium chloride 5mg,... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu MD

stuff, and it says that it is used for constipation. I called Citrucel about it, and their answer was a ... on by intake of magnesium oxide, which I have now learned causes loose stool. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ( Internal Medicine Specialist)