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How To Treat Constipation?
what kind of doctor treat constipation?i am 43 and i suffer from constipation,i find myself taking milk of magnesium or other to have a bowel movement,i sometimes dont have a bowel for 3 to 6 days unless i take something to work me.i dont have any other health problems and i am 5'3.thank you if you can be some help.
Fri, 5 Jan 2018
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I have evaluated your query in details .
* Consultant surgeon is best person to treat constipation .
* Primary guidelines for better outcome
Drink plenty of liquids .
Consume high fiber diet with more of green leafy vegetables , whole grains , cereals , legumes , pulses , organic fresh fruits .
Avoid excess oil , ghee , butter , dairy products , non veg stuffs till possible .
Regular walking , exercises , YOGA are must .
Avoid prolong fasting , over eating .
Manage timings of breakfast , lunch , dinners till possible .
Chew your food very thoroughly .
Avoid stress , anxiety .
If consuming alcohol , tobacco in any form has to be stopped .
Manage to have regular sound sleep of 7 - 8 hours .
Keep your blood sugar , cholesterol , weight under control .
Bulk forming laxative as Isphaghula husk in glass of lukewarm water as per advise of your doctor .
Evaluation in form of necessary ultrasound , colonoscopy may be demand of time according to the response to treatment and clinician concern .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .
* Consultant surgeon is best person to treat constipation .
* Primary guidelines for better outcome
Drink plenty of liquids .
Consume high fiber diet with more of green leafy vegetables , whole grains , cereals , legumes , pulses , organic fresh fruits .
Avoid excess oil , ghee , butter , dairy products , non veg stuffs till possible .
Regular walking , exercises , YOGA are must .
Avoid prolong fasting , over eating .
Manage timings of breakfast , lunch , dinners till possible .
Chew your food very thoroughly .
Avoid stress , anxiety .
If consuming alcohol , tobacco in any form has to be stopped .
Manage to have regular sound sleep of 7 - 8 hours .
Keep your blood sugar , cholesterol , weight under control .
Bulk forming laxative as Isphaghula husk in glass of lukewarm water as per advise of your doctor .
Evaluation in form of necessary ultrasound , colonoscopy may be demand of time according to the response to treatment and clinician concern .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
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