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Question: my daughter 19 yrs old has chronic constipation (can't go for 3-4 days) but she goes pee frequently... TOO FREQUENTLY. ... sometimes within 30 min time. she takes enough fiber and drinks plenty of water. what can be the problem?
Brief Answer:
Her dietary habits have to be improved.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Constipation at the age of 19 will be mostly due to dietary habits.
Ask her to take at least 4to5 litres of water.
She should take high fiber diet, plenty of fruits and green leafy vegetables.
Her stool will become soft.
If there is no improvement in 2 weeks, she should be investigated.
She should be examined by General surgeon and Fissure in ano should be excluded.
Hope I answered your query.
If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Her dietary habits have to be improved.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Constipation at the age of 19 will be mostly due to dietary habits.
Ask her to take at least 4to5 litres of water.
She should take high fiber diet, plenty of fruits and green leafy vegetables.
Her stool will become soft.
If there is no improvement in 2 weeks, she should be investigated.
She should be examined by General surgeon and Fissure in ano should be excluded.
Hope I answered your query.
If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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