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hubby hasnt pooped in 5 days

my husband has not pooped in 5 days and he's in a lot of pain is there any help out there any advice that I could get it for himI bought him doe colax yesterday and still nothing he's taken 2 does one yesterday 1 today and nothing please help
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mirilax  !  even on a regular basis if needed. for quick relief dulcolax laxatives ! you may have to take a couple.   i have been dealing with stomach issues my whole life so i have found out what works the best for me.  good luck !  :)
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I would get him a Fleet enema from the drugstore.  It should make him go right away to give him some immediate relief. I would make an appt. with a gastroenterologist in the meantime to find out if something serious could be causing this.
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