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How Can Acute Constipation Be Treated?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... This is really embarassing but I'm desperate for help. I have been constipated for 2 days know. The stool is right there but it is big and hard and I feel like I'm trying to give birth to a boulder. Should I try a suppository or what?
Fri, 4 May 2018
Hello,
Some advices that I can give to you are :
- 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.
-Take an over-the-counter or prescription laxative
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Some advices that I can give to you are :
- 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.
-Take an over-the-counter or prescription laxative
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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