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Ive slept 4-5 hours past 2 nights cause im going on vacation tmro so really excited. can lack of sleep cause constipation? dont want that on vacation
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Constipation...: ...to avoid this problem in addition to adequate hydration make sure you ingest good amounts of grains and vegetables and salads with olive oil to increase your fiber ingestion and intestinal lubrication and avoid too many processed foods that can aggravate constipation
Answered 5/16/2016
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Anxiety, IBS: Thank you for informing about Anxiety and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Anxiety seems to be causing IBS and having sleep for 4-5 hours. Constipation may be due to •Lack of Fiber in Diet •Lack of relaxation •Finishing last minute chores or unfinished tasks •Tension of preparing for vacation •Arguments with your partner Do Breathing and Music Relaxation Keep Excitement of Vacation going!
Answered 5/16/2016
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