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What Causes Constipation And Abdominal Gas?

I am constipated every day, even though I drink a whole lot of fluids. I have to really force the expulsion of little pellets. Then i am able to empty my bladder a bit more. It seems they work as a team. I am also somewhat gassy. This has been a problem for about a month. I had no problems for years, now this.
Fri, 4 Nov 2016
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Constipation is mostly due to bad dietary habits. It is better to control your constipation in a natural ways. You should include fiber in your diet.
Advice
1.     Take high fiber diet such as split peas, lentils, black beans, lima beans, baked beans, whole grains, vegetables such as artichoke, green peas, and sprouts and fruits
2.     Syrup lactulose (Syrup Duphalac) 2 teaspoonful per oral at bed time for constipation
3.     Complete your course of antibiotic as suggested by your doctor
4.     Drink 4 – 5 liters of water daily
5.     Avoid straining while defecating
6.     Start workout in gym at least for half an hour for 4 – 5 days in a week regularly
7.     Chew the food properly to make it easily digestible
8.     Regularly go to toilet. Never avoid if you feel pressure
9.     Avoid excess intake tea and coffee after meal if tea and coffee contain tannins which cause constipation
I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question
Thanks
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What Causes Constipation And Abdominal Gas?

Constipation is mostly due to bad dietary habits. It is better to control your constipation in a natural ways. You should include fiber in your diet. Advice 1. Take high fiber diet such as split peas, lentils, black beans, lima beans, baked beans, whole grains, vegetables such as artichoke, green peas, and sprouts and fruits 2. Syrup lactulose (Syrup Duphalac) 2 teaspoonful per oral at bed time for constipation 3. Complete your course of antibiotic as suggested by your doctor 4. Drink 4 – 5 liters of water daily 5. Avoid straining while defecating 6. Start workout in gym at least for half an hour for 4 – 5 days in a week regularly 7. Chew the food properly to make it easily digestible 8. Regularly go to toilet. Never avoid if you feel pressure 9. Avoid excess intake tea and coffee after meal if tea and coffee contain tannins which cause constipation I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks