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How Can Chronic Constipation Be Treated?

Hi! I m hoping you can assist with my symptoms. I had Lymes disease in 1993 and ever sense things seem to be slowing down. I had my gallbladder removed, tested positive for stomach emptying issues and am constantly constipated to the point of rarely eating. I ve also had 7 or so colonoscopies with precancerous polyps found. I ve taken IBS medicines prescribed by doctors but they don t seem to work. I ve visited so many doctors I feel exhausted. This has been ongoing for 20 years. Im now 42 and would love to find some help. Any advice would be more than appreciated. Thank you a bunch in advance!
Fri, 24 Aug 2018
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This may be r related to IBS and chronic constipation (spasms). That is particularly true when you consume foods like nuts or popcorn that would trigger spasms of the bowel.
I suggest to run colonoscopy to exclude organic problems first.
With regards to finding blood floating in the toilet after you pass the motion, that would be related to possible:
- fissures due to chronic constipation
- hemorrhoids

In both cases, you need to take measures to reduce constipation that would trigger such problems:
- do more physical activity
- increase water consumption
- take more foods high in fiber content
- fiber supplements can help
- can use laxatives once in a while to improve the symptoms

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How Can Chronic Constipation Be Treated?

Hello, This may be r related to IBS and chronic constipation (spasms). That is particularly true when you consume foods like nuts or popcorn that would trigger spasms of the bowel. I suggest to run colonoscopy to exclude organic problems first. With regards to finding blood floating in the toilet after you pass the motion, that would be related to possible: - fissures due to chronic constipation - hemorrhoids In both cases, you need to take measures to reduce constipation that would trigger such problems: - do more physical activity - increase water consumption - take more foods high in fiber content - fiber supplements can help - can use laxatives once in a while to improve the symptoms I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.