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How Can Constipation And Hematoma After A Hernia Surgery Be Treated?

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Posted on Mon, 27 Jun 2022
Question: Dr. I am sorry I did not reply with an answer to your question in our dialog. I had a colonoscopy Tuesday and spent the weekend on a two day prep. You asked why I started jogging in relationship to my question about the hematoma that developed after hernia surgery was bothering me. The answer is that the I have constipation problems for 10 years and I was advised that jogging was the best exercise to help relieve my prooble,. That you for your time and advice. I will be asking additional questions in the near future.
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Before bidding you good luck I would like to give you few suggestions to deal with constipation,
Even if you would follow them 40% you would feel much better.
Initially i would say that have a practical approach as there is no magical formula, Things will take time but they will help in long term.

A drastic change in life style is required to cure constipation. Not exercising enough, not drinking enough water and delaying a bowel movement can worsen constipation symptoms. The most important factor in curing constipation is a natural and simple diet. This should consist of unrefined food such as whole grain cereals, bran, honey and lentils; green leafy vegetables, like spinach, beans, lettuce, celery, asparagus, carrot. Adding some fat to meals or increasing the size of a meal such as breakfast can help create the urge to defecate. Individuals suffering from constipation should increase the amount of plant foods they consume to get more fiber in their diet. Constipation can be treated by changing diets.

Secondly human gastrointestinal tract is colonized by 1013-14 bacteria of 400 different species and sub-species. They are responsible for proper digestion of food. Depletion of this flora can lead to severe constipation and digestive problems. Drink cleaner water. Use probiotic vsl#3 daily.

- Use castor oil- castor oil produces a laxative effect when ingested
- Fruits and vegetables, which contain high amounts of fiber, aid in alleviating symptoms of constipation, Whole-grain bread, bran, oatmeal, beans and lentils can also relieve the problem so use it Instead of highly processed rice, eat brown rice, millet or bulgur.
- Eat 2 cups of fruit 3 cups of vegetables and about 35 grams of fiber per day
fruits: Generally all fruits, except banana and jackfruit, are beneficial in the treatment of constipation.
Pears are beneficial in the treatment of constipation.
Guava fruit when eaten with seeds, gives roughage to the diet and helps in the normal evacuation of the bowels.
Grapes: have also proved highly beneficial in overcoming constipation. The grapes have the cellulose; natural sugar and organic acid make them a natural laxative fruit. Not only they clean the bowel, but also tones up the stomach and intestines to relieve the chronic constipation.

All these things will increase the bulk of your stool, Will soften it and will clear your ileum of the compacted fecal material.
-While sitting on the toilet, support the feet on a small stool in order to achieve a normal position that aids in bowel movement.

Don't stop laxative, initially start following all these advices then gradually taper the doses of laxatives she is on.
Take Fybogel husk-Fybogel sachets and Fybogel Hi-Fiber sachets both contain the active ingredient ispaghula husk, which is a type of medicine called a bulk-forming laxative. Ispaghula is a type of fiber. It swells when it comes into contact with fluid in the gut and thus increases the volume of the feces. It increases the bulk in your stool, an effect that helps to cause movement of the intestines. It also works by increasing the amount of water in the stool, making the stool softer and easier to pass. Psyllium, one type of bulk-forming laxative.
They may sound normal but if followed will help you a lot.

Feel free to follow up.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (9 hours later)
Thank you very much. The colonoscopy was this past tuesday, the Gastroenterologist will get the pathology report next week. I am hoping that I may have less constipation now that the "sizable polyp" near the rectum on the descending bowl has been removed. Regarding your comments. As a diabetic, are there any special considerations? The gastroenterologist said my bowl was 50% to 75% longer than most men. Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Follow up answer.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

As a diabetic I would like you to avoid fruits that are too sweet.
You can take complex carbohydrates as suggested above. Follow up with report of biopsy.

Thanks
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How Can Constipation And Hematoma After A Hernia Surgery Be Treated?

Brief Answer: Follow up. Detailed Answer: Hello, Before bidding you good luck I would like to give you few suggestions to deal with constipation, Even if you would follow them 40% you would feel much better. Initially i would say that have a practical approach as there is no magical formula, Things will take time but they will help in long term. A drastic change in life style is required to cure constipation. Not exercising enough, not drinking enough water and delaying a bowel movement can worsen constipation symptoms. The most important factor in curing constipation is a natural and simple diet. This should consist of unrefined food such as whole grain cereals, bran, honey and lentils; green leafy vegetables, like spinach, beans, lettuce, celery, asparagus, carrot. Adding some fat to meals or increasing the size of a meal such as breakfast can help create the urge to defecate. Individuals suffering from constipation should increase the amount of plant foods they consume to get more fiber in their diet. Constipation can be treated by changing diets. Secondly human gastrointestinal tract is colonized by 1013-14 bacteria of 400 different species and sub-species. They are responsible for proper digestion of food. Depletion of this flora can lead to severe constipation and digestive problems. Drink cleaner water. Use probiotic vsl#3 daily. - Use castor oil- castor oil produces a laxative effect when ingested - Fruits and vegetables, which contain high amounts of fiber, aid in alleviating symptoms of constipation, Whole-grain bread, bran, oatmeal, beans and lentils can also relieve the problem so use it Instead of highly processed rice, eat brown rice, millet or bulgur. - Eat 2 cups of fruit 3 cups of vegetables and about 35 grams of fiber per day fruits: Generally all fruits, except banana and jackfruit, are beneficial in the treatment of constipation. Pears are beneficial in the treatment of constipation. Guava fruit when eaten with seeds, gives roughage to the diet and helps in the normal evacuation of the bowels. Grapes: have also proved highly beneficial in overcoming constipation. The grapes have the cellulose; natural sugar and organic acid make them a natural laxative fruit. Not only they clean the bowel, but also tones up the stomach and intestines to relieve the chronic constipation. All these things will increase the bulk of your stool, Will soften it and will clear your ileum of the compacted fecal material. -While sitting on the toilet, support the feet on a small stool in order to achieve a normal position that aids in bowel movement. Don't stop laxative, initially start following all these advices then gradually taper the doses of laxatives she is on. Take Fybogel husk-Fybogel sachets and Fybogel Hi-Fiber sachets both contain the active ingredient ispaghula husk, which is a type of medicine called a bulk-forming laxative. Ispaghula is a type of fiber. It swells when it comes into contact with fluid in the gut and thus increases the volume of the feces. It increases the bulk in your stool, an effect that helps to cause movement of the intestines. It also works by increasing the amount of water in the stool, making the stool softer and easier to pass. Psyllium, one type of bulk-forming laxative. They may sound normal but if followed will help you a lot. Feel free to follow up.