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Suggest Remedy For Constipation
Hi, My name is Lindsey, I am 13 years old, I have suffered with constipation pretty much, most of my life. I have been to hospital various times and a few years ago they diagnosed me with LBS (Lazy Bowel Syndrome). I have been put on different types of medicine for constipation - Lactose (Medicine), Movicol Sachets, Fybogel Sachets and Dulcox and none of these seem to be working. I have been having a hard time at school also as I usually have a bad smell no matter how many times I wash, Is there any advice you can give me as my mam and I have been trying very hard to find more advice, Thank You.
Wed, 14 Dec 2016
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If this is the constipation then in this age this might not be due to any pathological condition but it could be due to lack of fiber containing diet and low water in take, I would suggest to drink more water even if you do not feel thirsty, and have more fiber containing diet, better not to take any laxative or purgative, and more important is keep the regular habit of toilet going even in absence feeling of defecation just be inside and sit for while no matter if you do not pass the stool still be inside, no need to over conscious, hope this information helps.
Thank for asking to HCM
If this is the constipation then in this age this might not be due to any pathological condition but it could be due to lack of fiber containing diet and low water in take, I would suggest to drink more water even if you do not feel thirsty, and have more fiber containing diet, better not to take any laxative or purgative, and more important is keep the regular habit of toilet going even in absence feeling of defecation just be inside and sit for while no matter if you do not pass the stool still be inside, no need to over conscious, hope this information helps.
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