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Suggest Remedy For Hard Stool Movements

I am looking for the best way to achieve looser stool as I have both hemmeroids and a fissure. I have been on a high fiber diet for the last 2 weeks as well as taking Metamucil and lactulose. I'm having daily bowel movements but still too bulky and tougher to pass. I am drinking 10-12 glasses of water per day as well as some fruit juices. I am a physically fit 55 yr. old male.
Mon, 22 Jan 2018
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I have evaluated your query in details .

* Best ways to get soft bowel movements with recovery from fissure , piles
condition :

Drink plenty of liquids .
Prefer soft , light diet with more of green leafy veg , whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits .
Avoid all types of oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , dairy fat .

Manage to have smooth bowel passage with the help of bulk forming laxatives as Ispaghula husk 3 teaspoonful at night with lukewarm drinking water .
Tab. Ibuprofen ( 400 mg ) after meals for control of pain , burning if no history of drug sensitivity .
Xylocaine ( 5 % ) jelly application over the anal part gives soothing action .

Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 5 minutes each 3 times a day and additionally after passing stools ) helps .
Avoid long drives , sitting prolong on hard surfaces .
Control of blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight .
Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming .

Hope this will help to clear your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Regards .
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Suggest Remedy For Hard Stool Movements

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * Best ways to get soft bowel movements with recovery from fissure , piles condition : Drink plenty of liquids . Prefer soft , light diet with more of green leafy veg , whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits . Avoid all types of oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , dairy fat . Manage to have smooth bowel passage with the help of bulk forming laxatives as Ispaghula husk 3 teaspoonful at night with lukewarm drinking water . Tab. Ibuprofen ( 400 mg ) after meals for control of pain , burning if no history of drug sensitivity . Xylocaine ( 5 % ) jelly application over the anal part gives soothing action . Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 5 minutes each 3 times a day and additionally after passing stools ) helps . Avoid long drives , sitting prolong on hard surfaces . Control of blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight . Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming . Hope this will help to clear your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Regards .