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Suggest Remedies For Indigestion
I am 52 yr old female in general good health. My digestion has changed over the last 6 months where my bowels are extremely sluggish and I am very gassy. I eat a low calorie diet with a good amount of fiber and drink at least 60-70 ounces of water daily. Drinking smooth move tea no longer helps to have a daily bowel movement. what else can I do to fix this?
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
Hi,
First, the range of normal in bowel is once every other day to 3 times a day. Slightly more or less than that is still normal. Digestion slows with age and diabetes or narcotic or certain other medication use. There are the usual recommendations: decent water and fiber intake as mentioned by you AND also exercise.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
First, the range of normal in bowel is once every other day to 3 times a day. Slightly more or less than that is still normal. Digestion slows with age and diabetes or narcotic or certain other medication use. There are the usual recommendations: decent water and fiber intake as mentioned by you AND also exercise.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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