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Question: I am wondering if I should contact my primary care doctor. I have not had a complete bowel movement in a long time. A generally have just a few hard stools a couple of times a week and that is after a struggle.
Brief Answer:
Constipation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for choosing 'Ask a Doctor' service for your query,
I've read your details.
Very likely you are suffering from chronic constipation.
Yes, you could consult your primary GP.
However, in case you don't want you can take any over the counter laxative like syp. Lactulose 15ml once daily at night time.
Take Ispaghula husk 10mg thrice daily. It helps in forming the bulk of stools by imbibing water into it.
Drink plenty of water and fruits like apple pear and oranges which contains fibers.
Try this for a week, if still not relieved then you should consult your GP.
Hope I was helpful.
Please feel free to follow up.
Thank you.
Constipation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for choosing 'Ask a Doctor' service for your query,
I've read your details.
Very likely you are suffering from chronic constipation.
Yes, you could consult your primary GP.
However, in case you don't want you can take any over the counter laxative like syp. Lactulose 15ml once daily at night time.
Take Ispaghula husk 10mg thrice daily. It helps in forming the bulk of stools by imbibing water into it.
Drink plenty of water and fruits like apple pear and oranges which contains fibers.
Try this for a week, if still not relieved then you should consult your GP.
Hope I was helpful.
Please feel free to follow up.
Thank you.
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