I Have Been Constipated And Have Been Taking A Stool

Posted on Mon, 12 Nov 2018

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Question : I have been constipated and have been taking a stool softener daily. My bowel movements are soft and narrower than usual. My last colonoscopy was 4 years ago.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Don't see any concerns...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

The current stool changes don't seem to be related to any serious medical concerns unless you have difficulty / pain while passing stools or have blood associated with stools.

I'd recommend adding more fibres to your diet which will increase bulk of stool. Ispaghula husk will also benefit you. Your treating doctor will know about it.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad