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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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Last updated Nov 8, 2020
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