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What Is The Treatment For Constipation?

My 12 yr old daughter is still soiling her underwear, she tells us that she does not know that she needs to go to the bathroom. I think she's lying. She is constipated and probably goes to the bathroom to poo when her tummy is really sore and all that stuff needs to get out. But she has a hard time pushing it out and is always crying out loud in the toilet. I'm wondering whether she's just lazy or whether there's a medical problem with her colons.
Fri, 9 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Some advice that I can give to you is:

- Drink more water
- Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber
- Exercise more
- Drink coffee, especially caffeinated coffee
- Take senna, an herbal laxative
- Eat probiotic foods or take probiotic supplements
- Use over-the-counter or prescription laxatives

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

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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What Is The Treatment For Constipation?

Hello, Some advice that I can give to you is: - Drink more water - Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber - Exercise more - Drink coffee, especially caffeinated coffee - Take senna, an herbal laxative - Eat probiotic foods or take probiotic supplements - Use over-the-counter or prescription laxatives Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi