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How Should Acute Constipation With Impaction Be Treated?
Hi , I get very constipated and sometimes need to give myself an enema to prevent impaction and to help from straining that could aggravate my hemorrhoids and also to prevent rectal prolaspse. I recently needed to give myself an enema to the fecal matter was grey in color , should I be worried ?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
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 laxative.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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How Should Acute Constipation With Impaction Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. 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 laxative. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi