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What Causes Constipation After Stopping Alcohol Consumption?
Question: I gave up drinking 11 days ago and am having horrible constipation. I did fleet enema 2 nights in a row and very little results - well some. This afternoon I took magnesium caltrite and its almost 6 hours without any results.
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello thanks for the query.
the constipation may be related to your body achieving a new state of normalcy. it may take a few weeks to get back to normal.
right now please focus on maintaining good hydration as this is critical to normal bowel function. also increase dietary fiber.
try Metamucil as well this will help soften the stool so it can move more easily.
I am confident that within a few days you should be back to feeling better.
dr Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello thanks for the query.
the constipation may be related to your body achieving a new state of normalcy. it may take a few weeks to get back to normal.
right now please focus on maintaining good hydration as this is critical to normal bowel function. also increase dietary fiber.
try Metamucil as well this will help soften the stool so it can move more easily.
I am confident that within a few days you should be back to feeling better.
dr Galamaga
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