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Suffering From Constipation

Am having constipation problems, not unusual for me, this time it is different, for about a week I have been have hhad small bowel movements, hard, very small...several days between movements. Today I have had three episodes and passing lots of gas and very little ( pellets). Also lots of gas with mucus, and bloating. I am worried. Am a 75 year old female.
posted on Sun, 13 Apr 2014
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Hi,

Welcome to healthcare magic.

I understand the inconvenience you must be facing..I suggest to have foodstuffs with lots of fiber content like fruits and green leafy vegetables which will increase the bulk of stools facilitating easy passage of stools, avoid fast foods,spicy and oily foods, drink plenty of water, do adequate exercise regularly..If not relieved by this you can try taking cremaffin plus to relieve your symptoms. But I suggest you refer a gastroenterologist and ask his advice about doing a colonoscopy if the symptoms are not relieved.

Kindly rate my answer if you find it useful and feel free to ask any further queries.Thanks.Take care

Regards,

Dr. Tushar Tamboli
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Suffering From Constipation

Hi, Welcome to healthcare magic. I understand the inconvenience you must be facing..I suggest to have foodstuffs with lots of fiber content like fruits and green leafy vegetables which will increase the bulk of stools facilitating easy passage of stools, avoid fast foods,spicy and oily foods, drink plenty of water, do adequate exercise regularly..If not relieved by this you can try taking cremaffin plus to relieve your symptoms. But I suggest you refer a gastroenterologist and ask his advice about doing a colonoscopy if the symptoms are not relieved. Kindly rate my answer if you find it useful and feel free to ask any further queries.Thanks.Take care Regards, Dr. Tushar Tamboli