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How Can Chronic Constipation Be Treated?

I am in chronic pain treatment, which causes constant, annoying constipation. I use liquid glycerin suppositories, typically about once/week. This time, I used one after only 4 days, & it has caused some rectal bleeding. Of coursr, I plan to talk to my Dr., but it is the weekend, and I do NOT want to go to the emergency room. I do not feel sick, but I have limited my movement today. Is it Ok to wait until Monday?
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"As"per your query is concerned you can wait for your Doctor if you have no serious complaint. For constipation follow like this -

1)Try to increase fiber in your diets so you can take [Apples, bananas, oranges, mango, guava, Potatoes and Dark-colored vegetables]in your day to day diets.

2)Try to do physical activity every day.

3)Don't ignore the urge to have a bowel movement.

4)Do take a stool softeners at bed time for constipation.

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How Can Chronic Constipation Be Treated?

Hello, Thanks for your query on HCM As per your query is concerned you can wait for your Doctor if you have no serious complaint. For constipation follow like this - 1)Try to increase fiber in your diets so you can take [Apples, bananas, oranges, mango, guava, Potatoes and Dark-colored vegetables]in your day to day diets. 2)Try to do physical activity every day. 3)Don t ignore the urge to have a bowel movement. 4)Do take a stool softeners at bed time for constipation. Hope that helps