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How Can Chronic Constipation Be Treated?

Hello. I have had constipation for 4 or 5 years now. I can go a week or more without any bowel movement. It can be very painful and I get bad cramps constantly. I ha e tried all types of laxatives and IBS medication but none of them have worked I also tried all the natural remedies they didn t work either. I was wondering what could cause this and is there a cure. Thank you.
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
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Can you please tell me your age? This type of problem usually occurs in elderly patients. Chronic stress or anticholinergic medication use can also lead to such type of problems. To avoid stress and if you are using this medication stop it after consulting a treating physician. You can try tablet bisacodyl at night. It will help you with this type of constipation. Use it for a short duration only. After that try Isaphagul husk at night by mixing it in water. Also, drink water more than four liters per day.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regard,
Dr. Hiren Hirpara
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How Can Chronic Constipation Be Treated?

Hello, Can you please tell me your age? This type of problem usually occurs in elderly patients. Chronic stress or anticholinergic medication use can also lead to such type of problems. To avoid stress and if you are using this medication stop it after consulting a treating physician. You can try tablet bisacodyl at night. It will help you with this type of constipation. Use it for a short duration only. After that try Isaphagul husk at night by mixing it in water. Also, drink water more than four liters per day. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regard, Dr. Hiren Hirpara