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Suggest Treatment For Constipation

I haven t had a poo for about 6 or 7 weeks nowI have tried all sorts of laxatives but it won t budge.It s really embarrassing because i leak a lot every day but no matter what i do the big poo won t come out.People have told me that i can rupture my bowel and maybe die, is this true? I am getting very stressed.
Mon, 12 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Some advice that I can give to you is:

- 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
- Use 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

Hello, Some advice that I can give to you is: - 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 - Use 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