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Is Colace Stool Softner The Right Treatment For Constipation?
Question: had appendix out on 11-16-2014 on 19th had bowel movement nothing since
I have been taking colace stool softner that is what nurse told me to take
I have been taking colace stool softner that is what nurse told me to take
Brief Answer:
I need further details.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
But from your query it's not clear that what us your current concern.
Is it about continuous use of stool softener?
Is it that you are not having proper bowel movements? If is that so, then please mention that are you passing flatus after taking stool softener?
Any pain abdomen?
Please Revert with details, and mention your query in a proper way so that I can help you in a perfect way.
Stay Healthy.
I need further details.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
But from your query it's not clear that what us your current concern.
Is it about continuous use of stool softener?
Is it that you are not having proper bowel movements? If is that so, then please mention that are you passing flatus after taking stool softener?
Any pain abdomen?
Please Revert with details, and mention your query in a proper way so that I can help you in a perfect way.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have not had bowel movement since 19th I am taking colace stool softner
what nurse told me when I was released from hospital
I need to know what I can take such as a fleet enema or
milk of magnesia what can I do to prevent getting constipated
I feel like I need to use bathroom however all I do is pass gas
what nurse told me when I was released from hospital
I need to know what I can take such as a fleet enema or
milk of magnesia what can I do to prevent getting constipated
I feel like I need to use bathroom however all I do is pass gas
Brief Answer:
Take plenty of fruits and fiber rich diet.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Since you must have been allowed to take normal diet orally, start talking high fiber diet like fruits like oranges, papaya, banana , watermelon according to seasonal availability in your country. Consume whole wheat products. Avoid rice , flour products.
If you are allowed to walk and permitted to be XXXXXXX start walking. Walk atleast 20 minutes twice daily.
Take laxative in night only for few more days.
Once you start with high fiber diet , your normal intestinal mobility will be retained.
If the prob persists or even if notice that you are not even passing flatus/gas , see your doctor immediately.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Take plenty of fruits and fiber rich diet.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Since you must have been allowed to take normal diet orally, start talking high fiber diet like fruits like oranges, papaya, banana , watermelon according to seasonal availability in your country. Consume whole wheat products. Avoid rice , flour products.
If you are allowed to walk and permitted to be XXXXXXX start walking. Walk atleast 20 minutes twice daily.
Take laxative in night only for few more days.
Once you start with high fiber diet , your normal intestinal mobility will be retained.
If the prob persists or even if notice that you are not even passing flatus/gas , see your doctor immediately.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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