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Im always constipated what should i do

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Fiber: Get 20 grams of fiber daily, plenty of water. Take MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) daily if necessary. If you are 50 or above without family history of colon cancer or polyps, get a colonoscopy.

Answered 8/5/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Recommend dietary: fiber, good hydration & exercise. Consider foods that are high fiber % per weight. Chia Seeds (34.4%), Popcorn (14.5%), Almonds (12.5%),Dark Chocolate (10.9%), Oats (10.6%), black beans (8.7%), Artichoke (8.6%), Split Peas (8.3%), Lentils (7.9%), Chickpeas (7.6%), Avocado (6.7%),Raspberries (6.5%), Kidney Beans (6.4%), baked beans (5.5%), blackberries (5.3%), Pears (3.1%). See Healthline.com.

Answered 11/22/2018

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