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Suggest Treatment For Defecation Difficulty Post A Colonoscopy

70 years old, had colon scopped , said had fine colon, last week or so I must have strained some trying to have bowel movement, it runs thru to the colon area and wants to stop, takes 3 or 4 days sometimes to have a bowel movement. u think I strainied my colon, doont see any blood in the stool, been takeing linzess or miralax - doctors orders, this getting old . what do I need to do .
Thu, 11 Jan 2018
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* The colonoscopy per se would not give rise to constipation , this seems
functional disorder .
* Additional guidelines along with miralax to recover better

* Dietary measures to be considered are :

Drink plenty of liquids .
Consume high fiber diet with more of green leafy vegetables , whole grains , cereals , legumes , pulses , organic fresh fruits .
Avoid excess oil , ghee , butter , dairy products , non veg stuffs till possible .

* Life style modifications to be considered :

Regular walking , exercises , YOGA are must .
Avoid prolong fasting , over eating .
Manage timings of breakfast , lunch , dinners till possible .
Chew your food very thoroughly .

Avoid stress , anxiety .
If consuming alcohol , tobacco in any form has to be stopped .
Manage to have regular sound sleep of 7 - 8 hours .
Keep your blood sugar , cholesterol , weight under control .

Wishing you fine recovery .
Feel free to ask any further queries .

Regards .
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Suggest Treatment For Defecation Difficulty Post A Colonoscopy

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * The colonoscopy per se would not give rise to constipation , this seems functional disorder . * Additional guidelines along with miralax to recover better * Dietary measures to be considered are : Drink plenty of liquids . Consume high fiber diet with more of green leafy vegetables , whole grains , cereals , legumes , pulses , organic fresh fruits . Avoid excess oil , ghee , butter , dairy products , non veg stuffs till possible . * Life style modifications to be considered : Regular walking , exercises , YOGA are must . Avoid prolong fasting , over eating . Manage timings of breakfast , lunch , dinners till possible . Chew your food very thoroughly . Avoid stress , anxiety . If consuming alcohol , tobacco in any form has to be stopped . Manage to have regular sound sleep of 7 - 8 hours . Keep your blood sugar , cholesterol , weight under control . Wishing you fine recovery . Feel free to ask any further queries . Regards .