Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. You have not mentioned anything on the age group you are in. If I were your doctor, I would not advise you initially to take stool softeners, or enema frequently. I would advise you to add a lot of roughage in your diet and to have sufficient liquids. Fresh fruits are a good source of roughage apart from the leafy vegetables. Avoid fast, fried and oily food from outside. Go for a regular morning walk after taking at least two glasses of water. These remedies would gradually relieve you of your constipation, and would regulate your bowel movements properly. There is no harm in getting your routine stool test done for any ova and cyst, and treat it if need be. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in planning your treatment. Thanks for using the health care magic forum for your query on health. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.