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Suggest Treatment For Problems In Bowel Movement

i have problems regards passing faeces.I have been taking herbal tablets which have helped me go a bit more regular and easier.Previous I could pass stools about once a week or even every three weeks.I have recently noticed like a long thin tail at the end of stool.Could you please tell me what this is.Thank you.
Fri, 8 Sep 2017
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Hi..

Welcome to healthcare magic.

As you mentioned you have problem in bowel movement that may be because of lack of high fiber foods and water intake in diet or lack of gastric motility or other reasons.

Detail history and investigation give exact idea about problems.
Bulk forming agent like psyllium is helpful in constipation.
Take a high fiber foods.
Drink more water per day..
Take a fruits like peach and avocado good for digestion.
Bowel habit training is helpful.
Avoid gaseous foods and fatty foods and junk foods.
Consult a gastroenterologist for further treatment.

I hope this will help you.
Get well soon..
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Problems In Bowel Movement

Hi.. Welcome to healthcare magic. As you mentioned you have problem in bowel movement that may be because of lack of high fiber foods and water intake in diet or lack of gastric motility or other reasons. Detail history and investigation give exact idea about problems. Bulk forming agent like psyllium is helpful in constipation. Take a high fiber foods. Drink more water per day.. Take a fruits like peach and avocado good for digestion. Bowel habit training is helpful. Avoid gaseous foods and fatty foods and junk foods. Consult a gastroenterologist for further treatment. I hope this will help you. Get well soon.. Thank you.