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Suggest Treatment For Constipation

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I'm not pregnant but took 3 tbsps of castor oil and wonder if you can have any alcohol that day. I've never been constipated and do not have a family doctor. I'm 56 years of age in good health except for high blood pressure which I've taken meds for thte last 25 years...been a little less active lately due to winter. I'm really concerned about this lack of bowel movement ...have little bits come out every morning but then that's it. Still have a good appetite. Tried prunes, kidney beans, brown beans, cabbage. lots of water but...nothing but gas... Can you help please ??? Little abdominal discomfort on my left side...

Fri, 4 May 2018
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Hello,

Some advice that I can give to you are:
- Drink more water.
- Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber.
- Exercise more.
- Take Senna, an herbal laxative.
- Eat probiotic foods or take probiotic supplements.
-Use over-the-counter or prescription laxative

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

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation

Hello, Some advice that I can give to you are: - Drink more water. - Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber. - Exercise more. - Take Senna, an herbal laxative. - Eat probiotic foods or take probiotic supplements. -Use over-the-counter or prescription laxative Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi