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What For Would I Be Experiencing Constipation, Discomfort And Bloating In The Last Couple Weeks While Metamucil Daily And Stool Softener?

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Posted on Thu, 29 Feb 2024
Question: I had colon resection surgery on April 12 , had normal bowel moments starting after 2 weeks post op , the last couple weeks I been experiencing constipation , taking Metamucil daily and stool softener, i experience bloating and discomfort, is it ok to try laxative ?
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes you can try different laxative like lactulose.

Detailed Answer:

Hello and thanks for asking your query,

Have seen your details and i appreciate your concerns,
Yes definitely you can try laxative(metamucil is a laxative;You can try in higher doses) or can switch over to different laxative like Lactulose(15-30ml)but as bloating and gas is there along with laxative take activated charcoal tablets daily.This will absorb gas from stomach and intestines.Its over the counter.
Hope i was helpful.
Warm regards.
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What For Would I Be Experiencing Constipation, Discomfort And Bloating In The Last Couple Weeks While Metamucil Daily And Stool Softener?

Brief Answer: Yes you can try different laxative like lactulose. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for asking your query, Have seen your details and i appreciate your concerns, Yes definitely you can try laxative(metamucil is a laxative;You can try in higher doses) or can switch over to different laxative like Lactulose(15-30ml)but as bloating and gas is there along with laxative take activated charcoal tablets daily.This will absorb gas from stomach and intestines.Its over the counter. Hope i was helpful. Warm regards.