why am i constipated all the time? help please.

Question

I have been somewhat constipated but the last 2 times i've gone its been blue?

Answer 1

Fiber is good but: If you are not drinking enough fluid it can lead to constipation. Remember caffeine and alcohol dehydrate and lead to constipation. Generally i recommend 80-100 ounces of caffeine free/alcohol free fluids every day. It will take 10-14 days of this regimen to see improvement. If not better need to have a GI workup for other causes of constipation.

Answer 2

Fluids and fiber: The best way to prevent constipation is by including plenty of water, fruits, and high fiber foods in your infants diet. If your baby is constipated, try giving prunes, prune juice or pear juice. You can also call your doctor, he/she may recommend other over-the-counter stool softeners.

Answer 3

Fluids and fiber: Increase water and fluid content in diet. Encourage more fruits, vegetables, and roughage (fiber).

Answer 4

Most of the time...: ...High-fiber foods and plenty of water. Trouble is, most fiber tastes bad or has a bad texture. There are artificial fiber preparations that are tasteless, and can be added to any drink without making it unpalatable, but bran and bananas are still my favorites.

Answer 5

Water, fiber, meds: There are many levels of treatment for constipation and the initial treatment can depend on the age of your child. Many times increasing both water and fiber intake will be recommended. Getting on a regular toileting regimen is also helpful. Prune and pear juice may help. If all of these treatments are not working talk to your doctor about medicines like MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) which can help soften the stool.

Answer 6

Miralax (polyethylene glycol): I recommend drinking lots of water and using miralax, (polyethylene glycol) this type of fiber works with your body and doesn't necessarily force you to use the bathroom but lets you decide when you want to go. Each person has different reactions to fiber and some can cause bloating to some while others to have the same symptoms, so it is important to try a few to see which one works best for you.

Answer 7

constipation: In a young male is most often caused by inadequate fluid intake or the wrong fluids and lack of fiber. Both are necessary. Miralax (polyethylene glycol) has no fiber and i reserve for the elderly sedentary patients. Drink 80-100 ounces of caffeine free/alcohol free fluid daily, 20 oz additional per 30 minutes of strenuous activity. Eat a good hi fiber diet and don't waste your money on fiber supplements.

Answer 8

No other disease?: Each person with constipation needs to be sure there is no other disease causing it. If constipation is just due to slow movement of the food and poop through the gut, then the things to try are vegetables, water, prune juice, prunes, fiber+water, Miralax, (polyethylene glycol) Senokot or other senna, milk of magnesia, other laxatives... A doctor can evaluate and prescribe helpful meds too. Exercise also helps.

Answer 9

Water fruits vegs: Your best treatment is to drink plenty of water, eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Can also supplement with dietary fiber like Metamucil. If still having issues, can consider polyethylene glycol found in MiraLAX if needed. Hope this is helpful. Best of luck with this. Dr. R

Answer 10

Constipation Rx: usually begins with diet and lifestyle changes: increase fiber intake, drink A LOT of water, exercise nearly daily, defecate when you feel urge. Laxatives are next step: fiber supplements (psyllium, methyl cellulose) are safest. Lubricants/mineral oil may help, or stool softeners. Osmotic laxatives help fluids move through colon: milk of magnesia, MiraLax (polyethylene glycol). Then, prescriptions: see your Doctor.

Answer 11

Diet & emptying: Stool consistancy depends on two main factors: what u eat & how long it stays in the system. After nutrient removal, the watery debris passes thru the lg bowel where water is removed.The longer it stays in, the firmer/drier it will be.If you make 7oz of poo/d you should empty 7 or more.Some foods(apples, pasta) slow transit, some(fruits, vegies) speed transit.Regular effective emptying help u avoid it.

Answer 12

Keep hydrated: Drink plenty of water and fluids. Addition of fresh fruits and vegetables along with cereals will increase fiber naturally.

Answer 13

Constipation: At minimum, you should see a doctor and have a colonoscopy. If this test is normal, then the question is what exactly are your symptoms, and what is the frequency, severity, and impact on function of these symptoms. If constipation cause you to not eat, lose weight, and become ill, or if you cannot work or function socially because of these, it should be treated.

Answer 14

Problems: Constipation that is not treated in children can cause irreversible damage to the colon. Long term this will effect normal function and quality of life.

Answer 15

Yes: Mild intermittent constipation can be self-treated. However, these are important issues to discuss periodically with your doctor. She may want to evaluate for potential causes of constipation as well as provide guidance for treatment.

Answer 16

Yes but rare at 25: Bleeding with hard bms, also fever and worsening abdominal pain in conjunction with your constipation should make you seek help--they may be a sign of a more serious problem.

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