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Suggest Remedy For Prolonged Constipation

Been constipated for about 10 days now. Unable to have a BM. Saw a family prac. on Monday who did a x-ray and said ther was only a little fecal matter in my gut. Gave me some laxitives and sent me on my way. Now 5 days later and still no joy. Went to the ER on the advise of the family prac. where they did additional blood work and more imaging. The ER doc says there doesn't appear to be any significant stopages or gas pockets. Told me to stop the laxitives. Is it possible that one can eat normally for almost 2 weeks and not go #2? Where is it all going? no pun intended, but is the doc right or am I just full of shit?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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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. 
-Use over-the-counter or prescription laxatives.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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Suggest Remedy For Prolonged Constipation

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.  -Use over-the-counter or prescription laxatives. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi