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Suggest Treatment For Severe Lower Back Pain And Constipation

Bowels size of peas and only have bowel movements 3 times a week. Am taking stood softeners and drink a lot of water and have a vegtable smoothie everyday. Now having sever pain n lower back is that constipation. How can I get bowels to move and be regular size?
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

It is best not to use the stool softener consistently because persistent use can cause damage to the bowel and further affect bowel movements.

It is not abnormal to have only 3 bowel movements a week. Constipation is defined as straining with hard stools OR Less than 3 bowel movements a week.

You should continue to drink a lot of water and also increase your fiber. At least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily and whole grain produce.
If you cannot obtain enough fiber naturally then the use of fiber supplements would helps.

Fiber would help to increase stool bulk.

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Suggest Treatment For Severe Lower Back Pain And Constipation

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It is best not to use the stool softener consistently because persistent use can cause damage to the bowel and further affect bowel movements. It is not abnormal to have only 3 bowel movements a week. Constipation is defined as straining with hard stools OR Less than 3 bowel movements a week. You should continue to drink a lot of water and also increase your fiber. At least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily and whole grain produce. If you cannot obtain enough fiber naturally then the use of fiber supplements would helps. Fiber would help to increase stool bulk. I hope this helps