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iqbal_45667
iqbal_45667

At  advance age, usually one feels constipation problem (incomplete/delayed emptying) and I have been feeling this problem for the last a few years and this problem had been aggravating as the time passed. As a result, I was diagnosed with grade 2 Hemorrhoids internal about 3 months back. I had been taking different fibers all long which had been working but not to my entire satisfaction. Recently Med Specialist advised me to use a laxative also besides taking fiber. Earlier I had got a bottle of Milk of Magnesia from abroad as it is no more available in our country. I asked the same specialist and later another Doc if I can take Milk of Magnesia but both gave a negative reply.

Any views on the use of Milk of Magnesia? How did Docs here did not recommend it; may be it could cause more harm than other normal laxatives.

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  • mary90364
    mary90364 iqbal_45667

    Posted

    Try taking bran flakes with either raspberries or blackberries for breakfast. Drink lots if water. Eat a high fibre diet. Hopefully this will help.
  • martin31040
    martin31040 iqbal_45667

    Posted

    Hi, you could try magnesium citrate supplement maybe about 500 mgs per day, Chia seeds contain a high amount of fibre, you soak about 2 or 3 tablespoons in a glass of water for a hour or two it goes glutinous put in a bit of juice for taste stir well and drink it, check it online.
    • iqbal_45667
      iqbal_45667 martin31040

      Posted

      Thanks. I did try it once but felt that it is not suiting me; possibly due to my Magnesium level in my blood is OK.This supplement has also many other health benefits. I will again try it.
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