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How Can Chronic Constipation Be Treated?
I have been struggling with constipation x 2 weeks, went to the ER last week thinking I had an ovarian cyst, pelvic sono normal, then UC 2 days later because pain, bloating and nausea was so bad... did KUB xray and had severe constipation. For the past 5 days I have taken magnesium citrate x 2, milk of magnesia x 3, linzess, amitiza, many many senakots and even a fleet enema and barely anything! I know I do not have an obstruction, a little gas and liquid stuff comes out here and there but I am 99% sure I have a fecal impaction and I do not know what else I can do! Recommendations?
Thu, 26 Apr 2018
Hello,
Some advice that I can give to you is:
-Drink more water.
-Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber.
-Exercise more.
-Drink coffee, especially caffeinated coffee.
-Take Senna, an herbal laxative.
-Eat probiotic foods or take probiotic supplements.
-Use over-the-counter or prescription laxatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Some advice that I can give to you is:
-Drink more water.
-Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber.
-Exercise more.
-Drink coffee, especially caffeinated coffee.
-Take Senna, an herbal laxative.
-Eat probiotic foods or take probiotic supplements.
-Use over-the-counter or prescription laxatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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