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Is It Safe To Take Dulcolax For Constipation?

I am 38 and have a hard time going poop. it can not be constipation because it come out normal size and color most the time. ita brown and formed ok but when flushed it turns into flakes. I have to take stool softners do to being on pain meds for my back and then take dulcalax exlax to get enough power to get it to drop down far enough to come out though.most the time everything feels like its stuck in the small intestines and in stumic tell I take the dulcalax.
Fri, 19 Jun 2015
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Hello dear,

Though symptomatic relief from constipation can be obtained by intake of laxatives (Dulcolax) and stool softeners, the underlying cause needs to be treated.

Constipation can be caused due to:
1. Any pathology/ sub acute obstruction in the Gastrointestinal tract
2. Irritable bowel syndrome- constipation predominant type.
3. Functional cause- due to decreased gastric motility.
4. Inadequate intake of fluids and fiber rich diet.
5. Hormonal & Metabolic causes, etc.

So, it will be better to consult a Gastroenterologist for a proper clinical examination.
Further investigations like stool examination, Ultrasound scan of abdomen, Colonoscopy & contrast studies will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for your symptoms.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Is It Safe To Take Dulcolax For Constipation?

Hello dear, Though symptomatic relief from constipation can be obtained by intake of laxatives (Dulcolax) and stool softeners, the underlying cause needs to be treated. Constipation can be caused due to: 1. Any pathology/ sub acute obstruction in the Gastrointestinal tract 2. Irritable bowel syndrome- constipation predominant type. 3. Functional cause- due to decreased gastric motility. 4. Inadequate intake of fluids and fiber rich diet. 5. Hormonal & Metabolic causes, etc. So, it will be better to consult a Gastroenterologist for a proper clinical examination. Further investigations like stool examination, Ultrasound scan of abdomen, Colonoscopy & contrast studies will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for your symptoms. Wishing you a good health. Take care.