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A 60-year-old male asked:
Hi doctors! i had a colonoscopy which thank god showed only diverticulosis and internal hemorrhoids. i seem to get constipation ""once in a while."" what would you suggest as a good laxative to ""keep around the house"" if the constipation resurfaces?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Krishna Kumaranswered
Psychiatry 57 years experience
Constipation remedy: Your Health is precious!
Let Wise man in You do the following:
•Vegetables-Cauliflower, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Turnip Greens, Green peas, Sweet Corn
•Lentils and black beans
•Fruits-Strawberries, Raspberries, blueberries, orange, Apple, Papaya, bananas
•Grains-Oatmeal, Bran, Quinoa, Brown Rice
•Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day
•Exercise daily
•Breathing Relaxation
•Milk of Magnesia as needed
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Dr. Holly Maesanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Miralax: Besides increasing your dietary fiber , I would suggest Miralax if you need help once in a while. It is a medication that pulls water into your digestive tract, thereby softening your stools. No crampy laxatives! Also make sure to drink 100 ounces of water daily.
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I had a colonoscopy about 2 months ago-Dr. reported seeing only internal hemorrhoids and diverticulosis. Been using Miralax and get bm but only when on the day that I take it..no carry-over. If colonoscopy overall ok, what might be wrong with my go"
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
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Dr. Rashed Hasan commented
Pediatric Critical Care 33 years experience
I agree. This is a very concise and informative answer.
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A 56-year-old male asked:
Colonoscopy 1.5 yr ago.Diverticulosis sigmoid colon,internal hemorrhoids,entire colon normal.IBS.Twice in last 2 month little red blood/w clear thin mucus after BM,poo smelled foul.Recent bloodwork OK.Buffet food 3 days ago.Dr next week.Colon cancer?
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
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Pathology 51 years experience
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A 22-year-old male asked:
I have had constipation for 4 years, difficult to get bowel movement. Tried all laxatives. My Doctor suggested colonoscopy. Should I get it done ?
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Absolutely: This is the next step. By the way, have you been checked for hypothyroidism and for porphyria?
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