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Suggest Remedy For Constipation

His, may I nswer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I have been taking 5mg oxycodone for the last 48 hours for back pain. It is causing me constipation, is it ok for me to take a laxative or is there something i can take to have a bowel movement.
Mon, 26 Dec 2016
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Hi...

Welcome to healthcare magic..

According to your complain you have problem of constipation.

Bulk forming agent like psyllium is helpful in constipation..
Take a more water per day..
Take high fiber foods..

Avoid gaseous foods like cabbage, carbonated drinks and cauliflower...etc.
Bowel habit training is helpful..

Consult a gastroenterologist for further treatment..
I hope my guidance helpful to you...
Take care.
Thank you.
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Suggest Remedy For Constipation

Hi... Welcome to healthcare magic.. According to your complain you have problem of constipation. Bulk forming agent like psyllium is helpful in constipation.. Take a more water per day.. Take high fiber foods.. Avoid gaseous foods like cabbage, carbonated drinks and cauliflower...etc. Bowel habit training is helpful.. Consult a gastroenterologist for further treatment.. I hope my guidance helpful to you... Take care. Thank you.