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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Hard Stools
i only urinate once a day. I drank 64oz of water a day the past couple of days.I have been constipated four days when i have a bowel movement the stool is hard and it hurts.I also have pain in my lower stomach. i have tryed fleet enemas and stool softners
Some advices that I can give to you are: -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. -Take over-the-counter or prescription laxatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Hard Stools
Hello, Some advices that I can give to you are: -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. -Take over-the-counter or prescription laxatives. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi