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Question: Would like to experience normal bowel habits. I have a chronic constipation issue. Had colonoscopy about 14 months ago and was told the large intestine was longer than most or normal. Have no cancer there. The MD did not prescribe any corrections or measures for this issue. I experience much flatulence / and watery elimination that has no formed stool ... but a "white scum" in the toilet bowl. I drink 80 to 100 ozs of water daily. Take 12.5mg Sennosides (Ex Lax) at HS. I have been taking 2 or 3 Bisacodyl 5mg tablets once a week to have an evacuation of the bowel.
Brief Answer:
Fiber rich diet and exercise
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I went through your query and understood your concerns.
I appreciate that you already got evaluated for constipation and colonoscopy results are with in normal limits with no abnormal findings.
Constipation is one of the common problem seen now a days.
These are few advice which help to regularise your bowel movements.
1. consume Diet rich in fiber contents like more of vegetables and fresh fruits.
2. Regular daily exercise like walking or which ever convient for you.
3. try to reduce use of laxatives gradually.
4. Try to pass motion on regular basis.
These measures surely help to regularise your bowel movements.
Hope I answered your query. Feel free to ask further related query.
Regards
Fiber rich diet and exercise
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I went through your query and understood your concerns.
I appreciate that you already got evaluated for constipation and colonoscopy results are with in normal limits with no abnormal findings.
Constipation is one of the common problem seen now a days.
These are few advice which help to regularise your bowel movements.
1. consume Diet rich in fiber contents like more of vegetables and fresh fruits.
2. Regular daily exercise like walking or which ever convient for you.
3. try to reduce use of laxatives gradually.
4. Try to pass motion on regular basis.
These measures surely help to regularise your bowel movements.
Hope I answered your query. Feel free to ask further related query.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I am active and try to get normal exercise daily. Play racket ball twice a week for 2 hours... Mow yard once a week and do outside activity in between. Will try more fiber in diet but feel that will not suffice. My best result is to be taking the DULCOLAX tablets (2 or 3) about every 6 or 7 days to be cleaned out!! How does the MIRALAX (Polyethylene Glycol) work? It is described as Osmotic Laxative ... and a stool softener. I don't have any natural stools !!
Brief Answer:
Life style modification
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
Polyethylene glycol is osmotic laxative which acts by drawing water into intestine to increase bulk, but it should be used ossactionally not on regular basis.
In your condition bowel movements are reduced, so stimulant laxative like dulcolax is a better laxative. Life style modification do help a lot gradually to reduce your problem. Regular brisk walk which increases bowel movements and solves constipation.
Hope I answered your query. Feel free to ask further related query.
Regards
Life style modification
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
Polyethylene glycol is osmotic laxative which acts by drawing water into intestine to increase bulk, but it should be used ossactionally not on regular basis.
In your condition bowel movements are reduced, so stimulant laxative like dulcolax is a better laxative. Life style modification do help a lot gradually to reduce your problem. Regular brisk walk which increases bowel movements and solves constipation.
Hope I answered your query. Feel free to ask further related query.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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