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What Causes Chronic Constipation And Bleeding With Flatus?

I went to see my GP last week after noticing my stool was covered in blood and it coloured the toilet water. I was given suppositories to insert at night and in the morning. He did not check me, consultation lasted about 5 mins during which time he attended to his mobile twice! He told me I had piles inside without checking me. I don't want to ever go back to him as I feel he does not care - this is not the first time I have gone to my GP and afterward wondered why I even bothered. I want to do what I can for myself at home. Please advise. I suffer from chronic constipation, likely to be caused by medication I am on since I can't think of any other reason as my diet is similar to a vegan's. I was last checked about 6 years ago and found to have a fissure. I have soaked linseed at night, however loathe water - have on average a glass a day, unless I am very thirsty. I know I should drink more. I also started having 3 prunes at night and another 3 first thing in the morning. I last had a bowel movement 3 days ago. I now wear a pad since my bottom bleeds when I breakwind. Please help.
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Hello dear , hi

Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* The reasons include
- painful anal fissure - gut flora mechanics alterations - lack of liquids
intake - lack of fibers - enzyme level related - others as smoking or
else .

* Guidelines suggested

- Drink around 3.5 - 4 liters of liquids daily .
- Diet with high fiber content , organic fruits .
- Regular walking , exercises , YOGA
- Avoid smoking , alcohol if using .

- Sitz bath regularly .
- Bulk forming laxative as Ispaghula husk .
- Local application of Xylocaine ( 5 % ) jelly for soothing effect .
- Avoid stress , anxiety .
- Manage to have regular sound sleep of 7 - 8 hours .

Hope this will help you for sure .
Regards dear take care .
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What Causes Chronic Constipation And Bleeding With Flatus?

Hello dear , hi Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * The reasons include - painful anal fissure - gut flora mechanics alterations - lack of liquids intake - lack of fibers - enzyme level related - others as smoking or else . * Guidelines suggested - Drink around 3.5 - 4 liters of liquids daily . - Diet with high fiber content , organic fruits . - Regular walking , exercises , YOGA - Avoid smoking , alcohol if using . - Sitz bath regularly . - Bulk forming laxative as Ispaghula husk . - Local application of Xylocaine ( 5 % ) jelly for soothing effect . - Avoid stress , anxiety . - Manage to have regular sound sleep of 7 - 8 hours . Hope this will help you for sure . Regards dear take care .