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How Should Constipation Be Treated?
Hi: I have a son at college and he is asking for help regarding constipation. Could you help him if he contacts you? I have tried to explain what to do but I think he needs an actual doctor to tell him what to do. He is very anxious about his condition. This is his first time with constipation.
Tue, 13 Mar 2018
Hello,
Some advice that I can give to you is:
- Use laxatives
- 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
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Some advice that I can give to you is:
- Use laxatives
- 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
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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