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What Causes Chronic Constipation?

I am a male, 66 years old. About 5 or 6 weeks ago my daily bowl movements were larger than normal to the point I would have to use a toilet plunger to clear the bowl. I thought the increase was because an increase diet of fruit. Then I went on a trip to Canada and the first night I had constipation so hard I could not go. I strained so bad I broke a blood vessel in my left eye. Looked for stool softener at drug store and took it. Finically eliminated. Been mild constipation since. I exercise daily, drink water and eat prunes and dates. Movements have been like little balls or pellets. What is going on? Before going to Canada I visited the my Dentist and took an antibiotic for three days.
Fri, 1 Sep 2017
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Hi...

Welcome to healthcare magic.

As you mentioned you have problem of chronic constipation problem that may be because of lack of high fiber foods or Thyroid problem or intestinal obstruction or other reasons.
Consult a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis.
Detail history and investigation give exact idea about problems.
Bulk forming agent like psyllium is helpful in constipation problem.
Start a treatment as per reason behind it..
Avoid gaseous foods and fatty foods and junk foods.
Drink more water per day..
High fiber foods helpful.

I hope this will help you.
Get well soon..
Thank you.
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What Causes Chronic Constipation?

Hi... Welcome to healthcare magic. As you mentioned you have problem of chronic constipation problem that may be because of lack of high fiber foods or Thyroid problem or intestinal obstruction or other reasons. Consult a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis. Detail history and investigation give exact idea about problems. Bulk forming agent like psyllium is helpful in constipation problem. Start a treatment as per reason behind it.. Avoid gaseous foods and fatty foods and junk foods. Drink more water per day.. High fiber foods helpful. I hope this will help you. Get well soon.. Thank you.