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Very good evening doctors. i seem to get travellers constipation..i take a lot of cruises and often get constipated prior to the cruise on or before getting on the cruise ship. what might i take or do to prevent or limit this travellers constipation?

Q: very good evening doctors. i seem to get travellers constipation..i take a lot of cruises and often get constipated prior to the cruise on or before getting on the cruise ship. what might i take or do to prevent or limit this travellers constipation?

: Drink lot's of water, take along fiber snack bars and bring a stool softener with you. This condition is normal for many travelers because of a change in diet and environment. Always drink a lot of water.

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Drink lot's of water, take along fiber snack bars and bring a stool softener with you. This condition is normal for many travelers because of a change in diet and environment. Always drink a lot of water.

Answered 8/15/2023

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A member asked:

Very good evening doctors. i seem to get travellers constipation..i take a lot of cruises and often get constipated prior to the cruise on or before getting on the cruise ship. what might i take or do to prevent or limit this travellers constipation?

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