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How To Get Rid Of Constipation And Large Painful Stools?
My daughter has suffered from oversized stools, sluggish bowels and constipation from birth. This led to stool withholding behaviour but was not the cause. I can only keep her bowels moving with syrup of figs dailly, sodium picosulphate when necessary and loads of water, fruit and fruit smoothies. She is now 7 and still has toileting problems because of these large painful stools. I do not allow her to become constipated but feel there must be a medical reason for these problems. Any suggestions?
Tue, 19 Dec 2017
Avoid constipation.
Take Ispaghula Husk 2 tsf thrice daily after meals.
Drink a lot of water.
Have your DRE done by a qualified surgeon.
Take Ispaghula Husk 2 tsf thrice daily after meals.
Drink a lot of water.
Have your DRE done by a qualified surgeon.
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