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Suggest Treatment For Severe Constipation After Undergoing Abortion Procedure
Question: Hey have had 2 abortions back to back and ever since have been suffering from constipation. Ibs i need help i don't know what to drink and whenever i use the restroom my poop are hard and it is hard to wipe all the way clean.
Brief Answer:
You need to regulate your diet, fluid, and fiber intake
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
Constipation is a common issue for women, after pregnancy or alone, as many women do not have regular schedules and good eating habits to make sure they go to the bathroom daily.
Not drinking enough water and not eating enough vegetables and fruit is the most common reason women get constipated. Making sure you drink at least 3 liters of water (not soda or juice) daily and eating at least 3 servings or fruit or vegetables daily can help prevent constipation. Also it is helpful to try to work around your body's schedule so you have enough time to relax and spent time uninterrupted in the bathroom when you typically feel like you have to go (for example- after eating or when you wake up in the morning).
For short term relief, there are numerous remedies that can help soften your stool and go to the bathroom. There are products called stool softeners (pills you can buy- the ingredient is docusate sodium) that you can buy in the drugstore that help to make your stool less hard when it comes out. There are also laxatives (products that will make you go) of various brands you can buy in the drugstore that will make you go. The gentlest and most natural of these are fiber laxatives (like Metamucil). They come in pills and powders and must be taken with a full glass of water. Stronger laxatives like Senna or Duclolax exist but they usually give you cramps when you take them so I would try a gentler product first. The pharmacist at the drugstore can help you find the correct product.
To clean yourself more comfortably after a bowel movement, you should purchase moist wipes (baby wipes work well but there are ones made for adults) and use them instead of dry tissue.
If dietary changes and fiber supplements don't work- seeing a specialist in GI issues would be a reasonable next step as there are other medical conditions that can cause changes in bowel habits.
I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful. If you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown
You need to regulate your diet, fluid, and fiber intake
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
Constipation is a common issue for women, after pregnancy or alone, as many women do not have regular schedules and good eating habits to make sure they go to the bathroom daily.
Not drinking enough water and not eating enough vegetables and fruit is the most common reason women get constipated. Making sure you drink at least 3 liters of water (not soda or juice) daily and eating at least 3 servings or fruit or vegetables daily can help prevent constipation. Also it is helpful to try to work around your body's schedule so you have enough time to relax and spent time uninterrupted in the bathroom when you typically feel like you have to go (for example- after eating or when you wake up in the morning).
For short term relief, there are numerous remedies that can help soften your stool and go to the bathroom. There are products called stool softeners (pills you can buy- the ingredient is docusate sodium) that you can buy in the drugstore that help to make your stool less hard when it comes out. There are also laxatives (products that will make you go) of various brands you can buy in the drugstore that will make you go. The gentlest and most natural of these are fiber laxatives (like Metamucil). They come in pills and powders and must be taken with a full glass of water. Stronger laxatives like Senna or Duclolax exist but they usually give you cramps when you take them so I would try a gentler product first. The pharmacist at the drugstore can help you find the correct product.
To clean yourself more comfortably after a bowel movement, you should purchase moist wipes (baby wipes work well but there are ones made for adults) and use them instead of dry tissue.
If dietary changes and fiber supplements don't work- seeing a specialist in GI issues would be a reasonable next step as there are other medical conditions that can cause changes in bowel habits.
I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful. If you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown
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