No need to jump straight to the finger, man... There are plenty of over-the-counter laxitives that should "open the sluices" so to speak. Just visit your local pharmacy and ask the pharmacist for a recommendation. Or consult your family physician. DO NOT GO STICKING A FINGER UP YOUR BUM.
[The use of fingers really does nothing unless your bowels are impacted - at which time, the feces causing the blockage must be removed before the bowels will function normally. Under no circumstances should this be done at home - this MUST be done by a trained nurse or physician as to prevent internal damage.]
2007-08-09 00:45:45
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answered by Johnny Kirsch 2
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That's how my mother used to do me when I was 6 or 7 years old - she dipped her finger in liquid soap first. It worked, I did a doodle, but it's not a treatment I particularly recommend, unless really desparate...
2007-08-10 09:05:08
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answered by Anonymous
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Purchase a Fleets enema. It's clean and quick and inexpensive. Follow directions for best results.
2007-08-09 00:45:48
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answered by Barbra 6
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The only time that a finger should be involved is if you have an impaction, and then it should only be done by a licensed nurse.
2007-08-09 02:35:25
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answered by Anonymous
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You need to drink plenty of fluids (maybe 1.5 litres per day for an adult). Water, not coffee or other rubbish. And at least one fresh orange each day. I don't know about the finger idea.
2007-08-09 00:46:21
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answered by Graham P 2
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No, that is very unsafe, you could tear something. Try xome prune juice, or there are many over the counter laxatives that you could use.
2007-08-09 00:43:58
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answered by deb 7
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That's pretty nasty. I think if using something orally doesn't work and you really need to insert something rectally, use suppositories.
2007-08-09 00:43:58
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answered by thesweetestgift 2
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