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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Constipation?
Question: Having problem moving bowels, approx. 3-4wks have to strain to push and comes out like marbles.
No pain, cramps, no black stool, maybe a little bloat but not much. Never had a problem in past except when taking chemo 11 years ago for stage 4 non-hodgkins lymphoma, metastasized through my bones. lots of chemo and radiation but clean today. Also had advanced-aggressive prostate cancer, stage 4, metastasized 21/2 years ago. no treatments- no cancer today. Get checked every 3 months
I go but no urge so I have to try to make it come out, but only little marbles at a time.
Drink 3-4 16oz bottles water daily, been eating organic oat XXXXXXX grains, salads and fruits.
any suggestions?
No pain, cramps, no black stool, maybe a little bloat but not much. Never had a problem in past except when taking chemo 11 years ago for stage 4 non-hodgkins lymphoma, metastasized through my bones. lots of chemo and radiation but clean today. Also had advanced-aggressive prostate cancer, stage 4, metastasized 21/2 years ago. no treatments- no cancer today. Get checked every 3 months
I go but no urge so I have to try to make it come out, but only little marbles at a time.
Drink 3-4 16oz bottles water daily, been eating organic oat XXXXXXX grains, salads and fruits.
any suggestions?
Brief Answer:
Possible Primary Constipation?Responds to laxatives alone
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your concern.
As per your history you seem to have primary constipation.
Its may relate to the malignancy history in your case,as you had regular and clean follow ups-no active cancerous process as of today.
Hard pellet like stools can be relieved though one rectal suppository of tab Dulcolax/bisacodyl.
This will offer excellent results at the very first instance.
This along with Syrup Smuth one tsp once a day at bedtime along with 2 tsp of Lactifiber powder in 1 full glass of water post dinner for 2 weeks will offer excellent results.
Continue with the intake of water.
Overall this need not be a major issue to worry.
Please note above drugs have to be taken in strict medical supervision.
Post your further queries,if any.
Thank you.
Possible Primary Constipation?Responds to laxatives alone
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your concern.
As per your history you seem to have primary constipation.
Its may relate to the malignancy history in your case,as you had regular and clean follow ups-no active cancerous process as of today.
Hard pellet like stools can be relieved though one rectal suppository of tab Dulcolax/bisacodyl.
This will offer excellent results at the very first instance.
This along with Syrup Smuth one tsp once a day at bedtime along with 2 tsp of Lactifiber powder in 1 full glass of water post dinner for 2 weeks will offer excellent results.
Continue with the intake of water.
Overall this need not be a major issue to worry.
Please note above drugs have to be taken in strict medical supervision.
Post your further queries,if any.
Thank you.
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