A member asked:

Ive been constipated for over a year and a half, and i can go to the bathroom and decent amount but it always feels like more poop is in me. i often ignore the urge to poop, and i feel like its harder to poop. what can i do to fix this?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

A sustainable recipe for consistently soft stools is to increase your fiber intake (fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains), increase your water intake (2-2.5liters daily) and exercise daily. Avoid fatty cheeses, meats, and processed foods. For the occasional constipation, use a bit of miralax in copious amounts of water as this will soften stools. Miralax should not be used regularly.

Answered 6/7/2022

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