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HI ,I Was Wondering What The Best Thing Is To

Posted on Sat, 15 Dec 2018

Question: HI ,I was wondering what the best thing is to do to fix loose stools. I have tried fibre, but it isn't working. I've had a colonoscopy and everything seems normal. Is there anything I can do? I am having incomplete bowel movements bc of this I think. I do take zantac about twice a week for reflux. Thank

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Try psyllium seeds

Detailed Answer:
Hi Alli,

I'd suggest you try psyllium seeds, it helps most people with your type of symptoms.

Hope this helps.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (28 hours later)

Thank you. How much should I take and when? Is there a certain brand recommended? Do you take with food or water or does that matter at all?

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Two table spoons of powder each day

Detailed Answer:
Hi again Alli999,

There is a brand called HUSK, which is fine. I suggest you try two tablespoons of powder in yoghurt each day. If it does not work sufficiently, you can increase with up to 8 tablespoons.

Hope this helps.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj