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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Constipation

After 8 of my ascending colon was removed, I developed a hernia around my belly button. This week I lifted something too heavy and it has been acting up. I also have chronic constipation and am very constipated now. Can t get in to see my dr. Please advise? Thank you
Mon, 15 Feb 2016
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Hi thanks for asking question.
Here is some suggestion for you.
In your routine day try to drink more water.Fruit juices are helpful.
Avoid fatty and fried food to minimum.
Take fiber containing food like wheat grain , spinach ,apple etc.
Fiber supplement also can be taken.
Digestive enzyme tablet available that can be used.
If still problem over the counter stool softener can be taken.
Avoid alcohol and smoking.
Light exercise done daily.
Ginger tea is helpful in constipation.
Avoid stress.
I hope my suggestion will help you.
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Constipation

Hi thanks for asking question. Here is some suggestion for you. In your routine day try to drink more water.Fruit juices are helpful. Avoid fatty and fried food to minimum. Take fiber containing food like wheat grain , spinach ,apple etc. Fiber supplement also can be taken. Digestive enzyme tablet available that can be used. If still problem over the counter stool softener can be taken. Avoid alcohol and smoking. Light exercise done daily. Ginger tea is helpful in constipation. Avoid stress. I hope my suggestion will help you.