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hello doctor,
I had a sigmoid resection 2 years ago, my bowel was normal for the first 6 monts after surgery, but on and off and gradually my bowel is getting hard to pass, and looks more like thumb size pebles often i have to use enemas to help the movement, i'm taking all kinds of fiber supplements and drink a fair amount of fluids daily. how can i solve this problem?
I had a sigmoid resection 2 years ago, my bowel was normal for the first 6 monts after surgery, but on and off and gradually my bowel is getting hard to pass, and looks more like thumb size pebles often i have to use enemas to help the movement, i'm taking all kinds of fiber supplements and drink a fair amount of fluids daily. how can i solve this problem?
Mon, 21 Jan 2019
Hello,
Chronic constipation is very irritating and troublesome condition which adversely affects the health and vitality.
I would like further information to help you better:
since how long you are having this problem?
your complete medical history like the history of any disease like diabetes or any other chronic illness.
At the outset I would advise you following guidelines
have plenty of dietary fibers in diet like whole grains, fresh fruits like papaya and citrus fruits
have plenty of fluids 3 to 4 liters a day
regular bowel habits at least twice daily, even if you are not felling to defecate just visit the restroom
you can do abdominal exercise by moving the belly in and out slowly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
Chronic constipation is very irritating and troublesome condition which adversely affects the health and vitality.
I would like further information to help you better:
since how long you are having this problem?
your complete medical history like the history of any disease like diabetes or any other chronic illness.
At the outset I would advise you following guidelines
have plenty of dietary fibers in diet like whole grains, fresh fruits like papaya and citrus fruits
have plenty of fluids 3 to 4 liters a day
regular bowel habits at least twice daily, even if you are not felling to defecate just visit the restroom
you can do abdominal exercise by moving the belly in and out slowly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
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