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Suggest Remedy For Hard Bowel Movements
I am a black 42 year old man / 260 lbs / 6'2" / with unable to have bowel movements on a day to day basis. Two times out of a week is when I have my bowel movements. They are hard bowel movements, as well. Sometimes I feel bloated and gassy. In addition to all of this, I have sinus problems, as well, I experience constant coughing and thick mucous. Presently taking medicine to control high blood pressure. Because I like to weight train, I have been taking/drink protein shakes 3 times a day for 1 month. Is all of this related? What can I do about the lack of bowel movements because I really am feeling discomfortable.
Mon, 18 Dec 2017
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I have evaluated your query in details .
* Suggestions for hard bowel movements ( which usually separate issue
than protein shake intake )
- Drink plenty of liquids .
- High fiber diet with plenty of green leafy veg , whole grains , cereals ,
pulses , organic fresh fruits , legumes .
- Avoid oily , spicy , dairy fat , non veg stuffs .
- Intake of bulk forming laxative as Ispaghula husk 3 - 4 teaspoonful at
night with a glass of drinking lukewarm water .
- Avoid smoking , alcohol consumption if doing .
Hope this will help to clear your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Regards .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .
* Suggestions for hard bowel movements ( which usually separate issue
than protein shake intake )
- Drink plenty of liquids .
- High fiber diet with plenty of green leafy veg , whole grains , cereals ,
pulses , organic fresh fruits , legumes .
- Avoid oily , spicy , dairy fat , non veg stuffs .
- Intake of bulk forming laxative as Ispaghula husk 3 - 4 teaspoonful at
night with a glass of drinking lukewarm water .
- Avoid smoking , alcohol consumption if doing .
Hope this will help to clear your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Regards .
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