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How Can Chronic Constipation After Chemo Therapy Be Treated?

I am a breast cancer survivor 2004; my chemo treatment was doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide and radiation for 35 days. my question is I have chronic constipation, it started right after the chemo treatments, I am unable to have a bowel movement, unless I take something. this has been going on for 13 years. I have been diagnose with pelvic floor dyssynergia, is it possible my breast cancer treatment cause this? or medications due to multiple surgeries (back surgery, herniated disc, multiple foot surgeries)
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Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.
I understand your concern.
Some advices that I can give to you are:     
-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.
-Take over-the-counter or prescription laxatives.
Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,     
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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How Can Chronic Constipation After Chemo Therapy Be Treated?

Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Some advices that I can give to you are: -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. -Take over-the-counter or prescription laxatives. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help. Regards, dr.Dorina Gurabardhi