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Suggest Treatment For Constipation

I took 2 regimens of cipro 3 days first time 3 days second time 500mg twice a day for uti In between the 2 times I had what seemed to be the stomach bug but may have been from the first cipro? Went on strict diet for diarrhea and lost about 10 lbs Now am eating again but have constipation Help
Mon, 16 May 2016
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Thanks for contacting healthcare magic.

For constipation problem you have to modify your diet like......

Drink more water.

Take high fiber foods like whole grains, black beans,Apple etc....

Eat fresh fruits and green vegetables.

Avoid spicy foods and oily foods.
Avoid fatty foods.

Avoid alcohol drinking and smoking.
Avoid furmanted foods and gaseous foods like cabbage, cauliflower etc.....

Do regular exercise per day.
Some medicine cause a constipation problem.

Stool softner can use.
Bulk forming agent like psyllium or methyl cellulose is helpful.

Osmatic laxatives helpful in severe constipation problem.
Abdominal ultrasound sonography is helpful for diagnosis.
Colonoscopy can done for further diagnosis.

I hope my guidance is helpful to you.
Thanks.

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Suggest Treatment For Constipation

Thanks for contacting healthcare magic. For constipation problem you have to modify your diet like...... Drink more water. Take high fiber foods like whole grains, black beans,Apple etc.... Eat fresh fruits and green vegetables. Avoid spicy foods and oily foods. Avoid fatty foods. Avoid alcohol drinking and smoking. Avoid furmanted foods and gaseous foods like cabbage, cauliflower etc..... Do regular exercise per day. Some medicine cause a constipation problem. Stool softner can use. Bulk forming agent like psyllium or methyl cellulose is helpful. Osmatic laxatives helpful in severe constipation problem. Abdominal ultrasound sonography is helpful for diagnosis. Colonoscopy can done for further diagnosis. I hope my guidance is helpful to you. Thanks.