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How Can Constipation With Unusual Stool Be Treated?

i don't have bowel movements regularly; maybe once a week if that. when i go any time it is little pebbles, most of the time all clumped together, but sometimes by their self. this last time i went there was some creamy white stuff i have never seen before. what is that and shoudl i have the pebbles like i do?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.
I understand your concern.
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.
-Use over-the-counter or prescription laxatives
Hope my answer was helpful.
Kind regards! .
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How Can Constipation With Unusual Stool Be Treated?

Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. 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. -Use over-the-counter or prescription laxatives Hope my answer was helpful. Kind regards! .