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Suggest Treatment For Constipation

Hello I am a 25 year old male, 6 foot 2 weighing 210 lbs. I have been presicribed opiates for pain for about 5 years with no problem, but about an 2 months ago constipation became a regular problem for me. I have been using stool softners reguarly since then. I have learned what enemas are and in those 2 months have used them twice. Im almost to a point where nothing I do is helping. I have no insurance and am terrified to visit the hospital for that reason. Is there anything I shoud do? Or at this point should I visit the hospital? Thanks for the help
Wed, 9 Aug 2017
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Hi...

Welcome to healthcare magic.

As you mentioned you have problem of constipation that may be because of lack of high fiber foods or lack of gastric motility or hypothyroidism problem or intestinal obstruction or irritation bowel syndrom or other reasons...

Consult a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis.
Detail history and investigation give exact idea about problems.
Start a treatment as per reason behind it..
Bulk forming agent like psyllium is helpful in constipation problem.
Avoid gaseous foods and fatty foods and junk foods..
Drink more water per day..
Kiwi and peaches helpful for digestion...

Get well soon..
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation

Hi... Welcome to healthcare magic. As you mentioned you have problem of constipation that may be because of lack of high fiber foods or lack of gastric motility or hypothyroidism problem or intestinal obstruction or irritation bowel syndrom or other reasons... Consult a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis. Detail history and investigation give exact idea about problems. Start a treatment as per reason behind it.. Bulk forming agent like psyllium is helpful in constipation problem. Avoid gaseous foods and fatty foods and junk foods.. Drink more water per day.. Kiwi and peaches helpful for digestion... Get well soon.. Thank you.