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I just saw a commercial on tv to ask your doctor about OIC. I guess about constipation due to opiod medication. This applies to me. I am always constipated. I am 64. If they are doing commercials about this, this must be about pharmaceutical companies making more money. So what is this new magic? Drinking more water? Thank you, DEWEY.................................
Hello I appreciate your concern Constipation is not a disease entity an there is a no pinpoint treatment which can relieve this in a single shot forever,so don't get it all these commercials.
Please follow these guidelines to avoid constipation
you are right, one should take lots of water to prevent hardening of stool in colon leading to constipation. You should take lots of dietary fibers fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet which increases bulk of the stool. You should not smoke or drink which drastically affect you intestine if you have problem of habitual constipation. Regular bowel movement is must
In case of chronic constipation laxatives or stool softeners can be used to facilitate it's emptying.
Please write back to me with all the relevant information and your complete medical history so that I will be able to tell you more precisely.
Wishing you good health Regards
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Hello I appreciate your concern Constipation is not a disease entity an there is a no pinpoint treatment which can relieve this in a single shot forever,so don t get it all these commercials. Please follow these guidelines to avoid constipation you are right, one should take lots of water to prevent hardening of stool in colon leading to constipation. You should take lots of dietary fibers fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet which increases bulk of the stool. You should not smoke or drink which drastically affect you intestine if you have problem of habitual constipation. Regular bowel movement is must In case of chronic constipation laxatives or stool softeners can be used to facilitate it s emptying. Please write back to me with all the relevant information and your complete medical history so that I will be able to tell you more precisely. Wishing you good health Regards