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Im 35 suffering from severe constipation. i can only go by taking stimulant lax or having an enema or both. please help. it controls me?
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Fluid and fiber: First line therapy include increasing your fluid and fiber intake. Prune juice may also be helpful. Next step would be over-the-counter medications such as MiraLAX or bisacodyl. If no benefit with these basic measures, i recommend you see your physician to discuss medications such as amitiza (lubiprostone).
Answered 9/28/2016
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Get seen by md: Can be due to many causes: dietary, meds, lack of activity, metabolic, e.g. Underactive thyroid, excess blood calcium; may be due to incoordination of pelvic muscles, dropped rectum (rectocele), neurological problems, other see a GI doc, get evaluated.
Answered 6/11/2014
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