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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Constipation

Hi, I have been constipated for over a month and have been taking laxatives. They don t work over night any more and when I take them during the day my poo is really runny. I then keep getting stomach pains. The Dr had said I just need to keep taking these but it don t seem right
Mon, 8 May 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for the query. I understand your concern.
Laxatives are mostly habit forming .. so you need to use them as per need.. basic treatment would be-
- To have stool examination for noting bowel infections/ infestations/ food allergy & intolerance... followed by specific treatment advised by a Gastroenterologist.
- LIfe style changes-Dietetic changes in form of plenty of fibers & water in diet. Avoid fast food
- Regular suitable exercises daily for 45 minutes.
- Have a big tumbler of warm water with 1 tsf honey & 10 lemon drops- first thing in the morning.
A consistent effort to stick to lifestyle changes & needful treatment would
help you to get rid of constipation .
Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Constipation

Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Laxatives are mostly habit forming .. so you need to use them as per need.. basic treatment would be- - To have stool examination for noting bowel infections/ infestations/ food allergy & intolerance... followed by specific treatment advised by a Gastroenterologist. - LIfe style changes-Dietetic changes in form of plenty of fibers & water in diet. Avoid fast food - Regular suitable exercises daily for 45 minutes. - Have a big tumbler of warm water with 1 tsf honey & 10 lemon drops- first thing in the morning. A consistent effort to stick to lifestyle changes & needful treatment would help you to get rid of constipation . Thanks.