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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Hard Stools

Hello, I am a 53 yr old woman in very good health and not an any medications. 3 years ago I was operated on for a bowel obstruction due to scar tissue from a surgery when I was 8 years old. 10 months ago I was having similar symptoms. My surgeon sent me to a GI Doc who ordered a test to see what was up. All test came back normal. My intestines looked normal. My dr said I may have a prolapsed uterus. My symptoms went away. Well, they re back. My surgeon and ob are on vacation. I have had pebble size bowel movement today (maybe a 1/4 of a cup, which took me 20 mins to strain out. Any advice? MaryEllen
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
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Hi,

This may be r related to IBS and chronic constipation (spasms). That is particularly true when you consume foods like nuts or popcorn that would trigger spasms of the bowel.

I suggest running colonoscopy to exclude organic problems first. With regards to finding blood floating in the toilet after you pass the motion, that would be related to possible:

- fissures due to chronic constipation

- haemorrhoids

In both cases, you need to take measures to reduce constipation that would trigger such problems:

- do more physical activity

- increase water consumption

- take more foods high in fibre content

- fibre supplements can help

- can use laxatives once in a while to improve the symptoms.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Hard Stools

Hi, This may be r related to IBS and chronic constipation (spasms). That is particularly true when you consume foods like nuts or popcorn that would trigger spasms of the bowel. I suggest running colonoscopy to exclude organic problems first. With regards to finding blood floating in the toilet after you pass the motion, that would be related to possible: - fissures due to chronic constipation - haemorrhoids In both cases, you need to take measures to reduce constipation that would trigger such problems: - do more physical activity - increase water consumption - take more foods high in fibre content - fibre supplements can help - can use laxatives once in a while to improve the symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon