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Had Chronic Constipation. Fybgol Leads To Tiredness, Movicol Leads To Headache. Made Haemorroids Bleed. What Can Help Bowel Movement?
Question: I always had chronic constipation. I have tried many 'cures' but, though some are effective, most had a bad side effects on me. Fybogel is fine but makes me feel tired all the time. Duphalac is less effective, but does not create the 'urge' that I need.(but is safe for long term) Movicol gives me a great headache, and I need something to take long term. I drink enough fluids I think. At breakfast I take Weathabix and skimmed milk and take 25 mls of Duphalac at bed time .What do you suggest to help me get that 'urge' for a bowel movement in the morning? I have lately made my haemorroids bleed from straining. I have spoken to my GP often. Your help is appreciated. Thank you.
Hi
Thanks for posting your query
I appreciate your concern after having tried a lot of things
Basically what I understand from your information is - You need to strain a lot to pass stool ?
What is the consistency of stool ?
How long do you use the toiled seat ?
How many times during the day do you go for toilet ?
Is there any mucus associated with it ?
Revert back with this information and I will help you out
Wishing you a Speedy Recovery
Thanks for posting your query
I appreciate your concern after having tried a lot of things
Basically what I understand from your information is - You need to strain a lot to pass stool ?
What is the consistency of stool ?
How long do you use the toiled seat ?
How many times during the day do you go for toilet ?
Is there any mucus associated with it ?
Revert back with this information and I will help you out
Wishing you a Speedy Recovery
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
The consistency of the stools are soft due to the Osmotic laxatives I take. The main problem is that I do not get the 'urge' for a bowel mo+vement, so I just go in in the mornings and wait till something happens!! When something does happen, I still have to strain to move a soft stool. Lately I have developed haemorroids too and sometimes during the day, I get a small 'watery, mucus like leakage which is very uncomfortable! I stay in the toilet for about an hour and go to the toilet only once in the day, as this is a life long habit. I drink a lot, take fibre and walk for about 1 hour each day. My blood group is 0 Positive. This problem is causing me great distress! XXXXXXX Gatt
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for your followup query
I can understand your concern
Few things that need to be taken care of are :
1] Get a stool examination done as some of your symptoms are related to like to rule out collitis
2] Reduce the time you use your toilet, let it be only when there is the feeling to defecate
3] Medicines like probiotic twice a day will help
4] To get the urge you may add Itopride twice a day for 6-8 weeks
Hope this helps
Am available for any followup queries
If there are no further doubts, do accept this reply and rate it
Get Well Soon
Thanks for your followup query
I can understand your concern
Few things that need to be taken care of are :
1] Get a stool examination done as some of your symptoms are related to like to rule out collitis
2] Reduce the time you use your toilet, let it be only when there is the feeling to defecate
3] Medicines like probiotic twice a day will help
4] To get the urge you may add Itopride twice a day for 6-8 weeks
Hope this helps
Am available for any followup queries
If there are no further doubts, do accept this reply and rate it
Get Well Soon
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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