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What Is The Remedy For Hard Stool?
Hello, I have a hard time going to restroom(daily) and for a long time -years that I have had hard stool. Sometimes my stool has gooey yellowish/brownish slimy stuff in it when I wipe or I can see it in toilet. I haven't been to doctor about this..and still my diet is normal infect I am felling hungry by the time.
Sat, 1 Mar 2014
Hi,
Welcome to Health Care Magic, thanks for posting your query . I understand your concern.
By your history, its evident that you might be having a condition called as Irritable Bowel Syndrome . It could cause you hard stools with a lot of flatulence and discomfort.
Its better if you include in your diet a lot of fibre-rich food , and also to eat one banana per day to soften your stools.
Also if its being very painful to pass stools you can take syrup Cremaffin plus 2 tablespoon at nights to ease you with the problem.
Meanwhile consider meeting a physician and get a stool culture done to rule out any infections .
your diet may be normal and even your appetite may seem unaltered but consider taking 4-5 litres of water , spinach , flax seeds and other fibre enriched foods.
Hope this helps , and answers your query satisfactorily .
Do write back to us if you need further assistance .
Take care ,
Wishing you good health .
Regards.
Welcome to Health Care Magic, thanks for posting your query . I understand your concern.
By your history, its evident that you might be having a condition called as Irritable Bowel Syndrome . It could cause you hard stools with a lot of flatulence and discomfort.
Its better if you include in your diet a lot of fibre-rich food , and also to eat one banana per day to soften your stools.
Also if its being very painful to pass stools you can take syrup Cremaffin plus 2 tablespoon at nights to ease you with the problem.
Meanwhile consider meeting a physician and get a stool culture done to rule out any infections .
your diet may be normal and even your appetite may seem unaltered but consider taking 4-5 litres of water , spinach , flax seeds and other fibre enriched foods.
Hope this helps , and answers your query satisfactorily .
Do write back to us if you need further assistance .
Take care ,
Wishing you good health .
Regards.
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From the description you have mentioned, it appears that you are suffering from chronic constipation i suggest the following treatment :
1. fiber rich diet is advised: vegetables fruits and bran or excellent sources of fiber. If they are not effective bulking agents such as psyllium may help to soften the stool and easier to pass. They are safest to promote regular bowel movements.
2.If bulking agents are not found effective after using for at least 1-2 weeks your constipation must be investigated. The following test should be done.
* Thyroid function test to rule out hypothyroidism.
* Calcium level in the blood to rule out hypercalcimia.
* If signficant weight loss is observed a colonoscopy has to be performed.
1. fiber rich diet is advised: vegetables fruits and bran or excellent sources of fiber. If they are not effective bulking agents such as psyllium may help to soften the stool and easier to pass. They are safest to promote regular bowel movements.
2.If bulking agents are not found effective after using for at least 1-2 weeks your constipation must be investigated. The following test should be done.
* Thyroid function test to rule out hypothyroidism.
* Calcium level in the blood to rule out hypercalcimia.
* If signficant weight loss is observed a colonoscopy has to be performed.
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