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What can i do at home to relieve constipation without going to the doctor? what would help to relieve constipation when ive been constipated since around fall of last year? im able to go but when i go i feel like theres more in there?

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Go more often and consume fiber or equivalent materials like Miralax. Constipation results when stool spends too long in the large bowel where water is extracted. Over time it can balloon the bowel & lead to weak muscles of elimination. Go more often & the poop moves down, ballooning can self heal & emptying become more effective. If no relief in a few months see a doc.

Answered 6/5/2021

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You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948 Wish you good health!

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