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What can i do to make myself go regularly if i have trouble stooling without medication?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

More fluids: More often than not, most people drink inadequate fluids and/or consume excessive amounts of caffeinated drinks. Caffeine is a diuretic that actually dehydrates you and therefore is not a good fluid to keep your stools soft and passing regularly. I recommend 80 to 100 ounces of non caffeinated/non alcoholic fluid every day, more if you excecise or travel by plane frequently.

Answered 2/18/2016

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Dr. Olaf Johansen answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Fiber fluid excersiz: The main stay to avoid constipation is getting 50 fluid ounces of non alcoholic, non caffeinated liquids a day, 25 grams of fiber and some daily exercise should your constipation persist try some mild laxative...Should your symptoms still persist see a colon and rectal surgeon for further work up. Hope this helps.

Answered 5/17/2016

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