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i have not been able to pass stool for a week ... not in pain, but very bloated. This started after I realized that I had taken mucinex decongestant for about 5 days past recommended allowance. Have taken dulcolax for past 2 days along with Meta Mucil and still have yet to go... Getting a little worried
hello Welcome to Healthcare Magic You appear to have your bowel movements under control as of now. Am you should incorporate exercise into your daily regime. You also need to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet everyday. Include lettuce, palak or spinach as well as they improve the roughage load in the intestines. Drink 1-2 litres of water a day. If you have occasional constipation for 2-3 days you may take 2 tablespoons of Ispaghulla husk and add it to a 180ml glass of warm water and drink towards evening, that you may have your bowel movement by morning. You may eat sesame seeds, around half a handful whenever you get constipation. Try these methods for good relief.
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What Causes No Bowel Movement?
hello Welcome to Healthcare Magic You appear to have your bowel movements under control as of now. Am you should incorporate exercise into your daily regime. You also need to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet everyday. Include lettuce, palak or spinach as well as they improve the roughage load in the intestines. Drink 1-2 litres of water a day. If you have occasional constipation for 2-3 days you may take 2 tablespoons of Ispaghulla husk and add it to a 180ml glass of warm water and drink towards evening, that you may have your bowel movement by morning. You may eat sesame seeds, around half a handful whenever you get constipation. Try these methods for good relief.