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What Causes The CAT Scan To Determine The Bowels As Constipation?

I just had a repeat CAT scan (about one year apart) and was determined that the bowel showed constipation. I am not constipated --- I take Miralax every night and have a bowel movement after exercise program every morning. Could this be showing up as constipation when actually something else, blockage, etc?
Mon, 18 May 2015
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The radiologist must have observed more than the usual amount of faecal matter in your bowels, hence the report.

I would advice you to take sufficient fibres and roughage in your diet.

I hope I have answered your question. Please feel free to get back to me in case you have any more doubts.
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What Causes The CAT Scan To Determine The Bowels As Constipation?

The radiologist must have observed more than the usual amount of faecal matter in your bowels, hence the report. I would advice you to take sufficient fibres and roughage in your diet. I hope I have answered your question. Please feel free to get back to me in case you have any more doubts.