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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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What Should I Do For Constipation?

I can't poop what feels like a really thick stool. I've tried drinking lots of water, but I can't push it out. I haven't been able to sleep, and my stomach hurts now. I have my first day of class in a few hours, and no method of transportation to a local drug store to get a laxative. What should I do? I feel like I'm going to explode.
Mon, 16 May 2016
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Hi thanks for contacting HCM...

Noted you have chronic constipation...
Along with more water you have to do regular exercise...

More water....
Beet greens rich in iron , calcium and beta carotene so taken to maintain healthy digestion...
Avocados fruit rich in fiber and good to take...
Blueberries rich in fiber and vitamin c with contain antioxidant ....so help in proper digestion....

Fiber rich food taken more like whole grain , wheat bran , apple , beans etc found to be help in digestion....

Chamomile in tea useful...
Green tea also useful...

Avoid gassy food like cabbage , onion , turnip etc....

If still no benefit laxative needed like polyethelene glycol ....

If still needs investigation USG and x ray done for rule out organic causes....

Take care.

Dr.Parth
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What Should I Do For Constipation?

Hi thanks for contacting HCM... Noted you have chronic constipation... Along with more water you have to do regular exercise... More water.... Beet greens rich in iron , calcium and beta carotene so taken to maintain healthy digestion... Avocados fruit rich in fiber and good to take... Blueberries rich in fiber and vitamin c with contain antioxidant ....so help in proper digestion.... Fiber rich food taken more like whole grain , wheat bran , apple , beans etc found to be help in digestion.... Chamomile in tea useful... Green tea also useful... Avoid gassy food like cabbage , onion , turnip etc.... If still no benefit laxative needed like polyethelene glycol .... If still needs investigation USG and x ray done for rule out organic causes.... Take care. Dr.Parth