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Is Linzess Along With Enema Work For Constipation?
Taking Linzess for constipation but still have hard marbles that are hard to expel. Right now am having hard time to get them out I push and push, it hard on the head to push. Is it okay to use an enema to soften so I can push feces out while taking Linzess. And should I stop taking the Linzess.
Mon, 11 Jun 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If this is the hard fecal material is there then it could be due to less water intake and less fiber containing diet, so increase the water intake and have more fiber containing diet, have leafy vegetables that rich is fibers, no need to try any medicines but you can try Isabgol husk as stool softener, and no need to worry if you do not pass the stool for couple of days.
Hope I answered your query, let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtar Husain
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If this is the hard fecal material is there then it could be due to less water intake and less fiber containing diet, so increase the water intake and have more fiber containing diet, have leafy vegetables that rich is fibers, no need to try any medicines but you can try Isabgol husk as stool softener, and no need to worry if you do not pass the stool for couple of days.
Hope I answered your query, let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtar Husain
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