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Question: I have been constipated since last week, I took magnesium citrate on Thursday and my bowels moved all night Thursday and Friday. since then however my bowels are still not normal. I do have a bowel movement but it's a small and it feels like I could go more. is this normal?
Brief Answer:
It's normal after being constipated...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Constipation is due to:
- foods you eat
- lack of fluids intake
- possible bowel infection (e.g. candida)
- lack of physical activity
If your bowel movements are normal now, it is normal to feel that you have more to go. You should continue taking:
- lactulose (will soften the stool and ease bm)
- laxatives like senna supplement
- use anal enema to help ease bm
- take 1 teaspoon of olive oil early in the morning
- increase water intake
All the best!
Dr.Albana
It's normal after being constipated...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Constipation is due to:
- foods you eat
- lack of fluids intake
- possible bowel infection (e.g. candida)
- lack of physical activity
If your bowel movements are normal now, it is normal to feel that you have more to go. You should continue taking:
- lactulose (will soften the stool and ease bm)
- laxatives like senna supplement
- use anal enema to help ease bm
- take 1 teaspoon of olive oil early in the morning
- increase water intake
All the best!
Dr.Albana
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