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What Is The Remedy For Difficuty In Bowel Movement When Diagnosed With Diverticulitis?
What can I take to help with a bowel movement. I have been diagnosed with diverticulitis and recently have not been able to have a bowel movement and when I do, it is very very very hard and very dark in color. Someone said that white vinegar would help, will that?
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
Hi,
You should rule out any obstructive organic cause first by ultrasonography of abdomen. If it is functional cause related to diverticulitis than fiber supplement can be given.
Drink lots of water to loosen stool. It's advisable to take more fiber diet like whole grain, wheat bran, fruits, etc. The antibiotic course also should be prescribed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami,
General & Family Physician
You should rule out any obstructive organic cause first by ultrasonography of abdomen. If it is functional cause related to diverticulitis than fiber supplement can be given.
Drink lots of water to loosen stool. It's advisable to take more fiber diet like whole grain, wheat bran, fruits, etc. The antibiotic course also should be prescribed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami,
General & Family Physician
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