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I Suffer From Chronic Constipation ..I Have A Forced Bowel Movement About Every Ten Day Or Mor...then After I Go I Feel Bloated. I Don’t Eat Much .and Walk 14000 Steps. Day It’s Really Getting To The Point Where I Can’t Take It Any Mor My Suggestions?

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Question: I suffer from chronic constipation ..I have a forced bowel movement about every ten day or mor...then after I go I feel bloated. I don’t eat fast...I drink water...I cup of coffe XXXXXXX ..and walk 14000 steps. Day...it’s really getting to the point where I can’t take it any mor my suggestions
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Laxative plus proper life style modification.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
nitially 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 blend of life style chsnge eith laxative will be helpful in long runs.

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, XXXXXXX 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 subspecies.They are responsible for proper digestion of food.Depletion of this flora can lead to severe constipation and digestive problems.
tribute to dehydration.
-Use fish oil and castor oil-Fish oil is believed to encourage healthy digestion and 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, XXXXXXX 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 XXXXXXX fruit, 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 faecal 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.
-Take fleet enema initially.
-Take Fybogel husk-Fybogel sachets and Fybogel Hi-Fibre sachets both contain the active ingredient ispaghula husk, which is a type of medicine called a bulk-forming laxative. Ispaghula is a type of fibre. It swells when it comes into contact with fluid in the gut and thus increases the volume of the faeces. 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.

Taking all these measures would definitely help you.
Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (9 hours later)
There are a lot of things I can’t do diet and herb wise because I’m on blood thinners...and have been for many years..could they be causing this to be getting worse?
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Follow up answer.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Kindly mention the name of blood thinners you are on and doses.
Waiting!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (10 hours later)
6 mg of warfarin daily
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (13 hours later)
Brief Answer:
follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Warfarin has no relation with constipation or your bowel.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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I Suffer From Chronic Constipation ..I Have A Forced Bowel Movement About Every Ten Day Or Mor...then After I Go I Feel Bloated. I Don’t Eat Much .and Walk 14000 Steps. Day It’s Really Getting To The Point Where I Can’t Take It Any Mor My Suggestions?

Brief Answer: Laxative plus proper life style modification. Detailed Answer: Hello, nitially 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 blend of life style chsnge eith laxative will be helpful in long runs. 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, XXXXXXX 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 subspecies.They are responsible for proper digestion of food.Depletion of this flora can lead to severe constipation and digestive problems. tribute to dehydration. -Use fish oil and castor oil-Fish oil is believed to encourage healthy digestion and 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, XXXXXXX 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 XXXXXXX fruit, 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 faecal 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. -Take fleet enema initially. -Take Fybogel husk-Fybogel sachets and Fybogel Hi-Fibre sachets both contain the active ingredient ispaghula husk, which is a type of medicine called a bulk-forming laxative. Ispaghula is a type of fibre. It swells when it comes into contact with fluid in the gut and thus increases the volume of the faeces. 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. Taking all these measures would definitely help you. Regards!