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What are steps to take for constipation relief?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

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.

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Answered 11/7/2017

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