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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Irregular Bowel Movement
Question: I am suffering from constipated bowel and irregular bowel movement though ther is an excessive mucous formation in the bowel. Any suggestion for a plan of action.
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Brief Answer:
Increase fibers and fluids intake along with probiotics & yogurt
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Altered bowel bacteria is possible cause. Treatment with Flagil recently along with low fiber diet could be the cause.
2. This low fiber diet has led to constipation and irregular bowel movement. Also due to irritation of colonic mucosa, excessive mucus formation is being seen in the bowel.
3. You need to take also probiotics and yogurt on a regular basis to improve gut bacteria. Along with it, you can take fiber from fruits and vegetables or laxatives as you deem fit.
4. Also take plenty of water or fruit juice to improve hydration. Colonic irritation due to low fiber is the main cause for increased mucus secretion. Hope you have got a colonoscopy done recently and there is no blood in stools.
Increase fibers and fluids intake along with probiotics and yogurt. It should help.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Increase fibers and fluids intake along with probiotics & yogurt
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Altered bowel bacteria is possible cause. Treatment with Flagil recently along with low fiber diet could be the cause.
2. This low fiber diet has led to constipation and irregular bowel movement. Also due to irritation of colonic mucosa, excessive mucus formation is being seen in the bowel.
3. You need to take also probiotics and yogurt on a regular basis to improve gut bacteria. Along with it, you can take fiber from fruits and vegetables or laxatives as you deem fit.
4. Also take plenty of water or fruit juice to improve hydration. Colonic irritation due to low fiber is the main cause for increased mucus secretion. Hope you have got a colonoscopy done recently and there is no blood in stools.
Increase fibers and fluids intake along with probiotics and yogurt. It should help.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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