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How Can Chronic Constipation Be Treated?
I have constipation 99% of the time.This week,I ve been eating lots of salad.The fifth day which was yesterday, I felt exhausted all day and had to sit down 5 minutes multiple times.Before bed,I had a good bowel movement.During the night I woke up needing to go to the bathroom.I had cropped my clothes and took a shower and changed the bed. This continued till about noon today,although I had geared up for it to happy again with towels,etc.I feel more rested now and relief from being constipated most of the time. Did the salad cause this reaction and what should I eat?
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Constipation could be mostly due to faulty eating habits and lifestyle.
Do include lots of fibre containing food and fruit in diet. Drink plenty of water . Have some form of mild physical activity if possible. Just these should help if it's a diet related constipation.
Do include lots of fibre containing food and fruit in diet. Drink plenty of water . Have some form of mild physical activity if possible. Just these should help if it's a diet related constipation.
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