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I just did that. Did you not get it? I am 65 years old, constipated - sometimes painful. Recently, the backs of both of my legs have been hurting. I understand the back pain that makes sense, but would that be causing the leg pain behind my knees?
No, constipation can not cause pain in the knees and back. Some advices that I can give to you are: -Drink more water. -Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber. -Exercise more. -Drink coffee, especially caffeinated coffee. -Take Senna, an herbal laxative. -Eat probiotic foods or take probiotic supplements. -Try over-the-counter or prescription laxatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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Does Constipation Cause Pain In Knees And Back?
Hello, No, constipation can not cause pain in the knees and back. Some advices that I can give to you are: -Drink more water. -Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber. -Exercise more. -Drink coffee, especially caffeinated coffee. -Take Senna, an herbal laxative. -Eat probiotic foods or take probiotic supplements. -Try over-the-counter or prescription laxatives. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi