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Can Enema Be Taken For Constipation While Having A Swollen Rectum?
Hi, I have been having constipation .This is day 4. I have been taking senokot. Today I doubled up .Ithink my rectum is like a flower, meaning straining the last few days and it s all swollen. I pass liquid stool only when I wipe. Could the swollen nests be part of the problem? Will it go down? What if I take an enema tomorrow? I just got through with radiation and chemo. Gave mo some pills for pain which can cause constipation but I only took 1/2 pill 3 days ago no more then that. I m kinda stuck here.
Fri, 28 Dec 2018
Hello,
Some advice that I can give to you is:
-Drink more water.
-Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber.
-Exercise more.
-Drink coffee, especially caffeinated coffee.
-Take Senna, an herbal laxative.
-Eat probiotic foods or take probiotic supplements.
-Use over-the-counter or prescription laxatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Some advice that I can give to you is:
-Drink more water.
-Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber.
-Exercise more.
-Drink coffee, especially caffeinated coffee.
-Take Senna, an herbal laxative.
-Eat probiotic foods or take probiotic supplements.
-Use over-the-counter or prescription laxatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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