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How To Defecate?
So i am 18, about 5' 11", 140 lbs. recently i have not been able to defecate. i started using a laxative, and it sort of helped, but not really. It has been maybe 3 weeks since its been occuring. I dont have very much money and i have to make sure when i go to tthe doctor, its wont just be for something silly.
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,
I understand your concern. Some advice 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 laxative.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
I understand your concern. Some advice 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 laxative.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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