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How Can Constipation Be Treated While Finding Mucus And Blood In Stool?

Hi...I am 35 years old female...earlier I used to pass mucus blood in stool.After colonoscopy I found that I had colon polyp which has removed.,but again after two months of my polypectomy,i am experiencing very very little blood in my stool only when I pass hard stool.my stool is hard only at the tip then all stool consistentcy is smooth. and I always feel incomplete evacuation.i take lots of fibre,drink lots of water and exercise regularly.please help
Fri, 28 Dec 2018
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Hello,

Drinking plenty, exercising and having plenty of fiber are healthy habits that may help with constipation but in many patients, these are not enough. It is important to help with constipation if the above measures do not help enough. Taking lactulose syrup for a few days to soften the stools may help and then repeat as needed (there is no problem with regular use of lactulose).

There are other treatments for quick relieve of constipation like enemas or bisacodyl tablets but are not recommended to be used regularly or often.

Any constipation that is not responding to treatment needs good evaluation from the doctor. Also you need to follow the instructions of your doctor related to follow up visits due to the history of polyps.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General & Family Physician
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How Can Constipation Be Treated While Finding Mucus And Blood In Stool?

Hello, Drinking plenty, exercising and having plenty of fiber are healthy habits that may help with constipation but in many patients, these are not enough. It is important to help with constipation if the above measures do not help enough. Taking lactulose syrup for a few days to soften the stools may help and then repeat as needed (there is no problem with regular use of lactulose). There are other treatments for quick relieve of constipation like enemas or bisacodyl tablets but are not recommended to be used regularly or often. Any constipation that is not responding to treatment needs good evaluation from the doctor. Also you need to follow the instructions of your doctor related to follow up visits due to the history of polyps. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician