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What Causes Chronic Constipation?

I have been to the e.r. on multiple occasions. my complaint is not being able to move my bowels. I have taken every powder, pill ,and liquid I have been given. I had a camera probe me up and down. How many days before I should go back to the er. today is the 5th day with no bowel movement.
Thu, 5 Jan 2017
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Your symptoms could be due to enteropathy, fecoliths obstruction, inadequate fiber intake, medical condition like diabetes, hypothryoididm. I would suggest to consult the gastroenterologist and undergo stool examination, ultrasound scan of abdomen, colonic transit studies, defecography and colonoscopy examination.

Following prescribed medicine will help you:

- Glycerine enema for immediate relief
- Syrup Lactulose can be taken
- Tab bisacodyl can be useful
- Bulking agents like isabgol husk

Lifestyle changes:

- Drink one spoon of honey in warm water daily in morning before the bowel movement.
- Eat high fiber diet. Every meal should have salads and fruits with skin.
- Drink 2 to 4 litres water daily
- Daily evening and morning walk for 30 to 45 minutes to regularize the bowel movement.
- Take more fruits and green leafy vegetables in the diet.
- Set Up regular time for the motion.

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

Best regards,
Dr. Sagar
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What Causes Chronic Constipation?

Your symptoms could be due to enteropathy, fecoliths obstruction, inadequate fiber intake, medical condition like diabetes, hypothryoididm. I would suggest to consult the gastroenterologist and undergo stool examination, ultrasound scan of abdomen, colonic transit studies, defecography and colonoscopy examination. Following prescribed medicine will help you: - Glycerine enema for immediate relief - Syrup Lactulose can be taken - Tab bisacodyl can be useful - Bulking agents like isabgol husk Lifestyle changes: - Drink one spoon of honey in warm water daily in morning before the bowel movement. - Eat high fiber diet. Every meal should have salads and fruits with skin. - Drink 2 to 4 litres water daily - Daily evening and morning walk for 30 to 45 minutes to regularize the bowel movement. - Take more fruits and green leafy vegetables in the diet. - Set Up regular time for the motion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Best regards, Dr. Sagar