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| andrew1113
- Sat Jan 31, 2004 11:06 am |
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the last couple days i've been having trouble going to the stool. I've been able to go but it seems small and runny. When i try to go it feels like theres something big that i can't get out. i was wondering what a could take help me go, would increaseing fiber work, or would a laxitive be better? also how long should i let the problem presist before seeing a doctor(which i would rather not do).
heres some background, i've been on a high protien diet for about 6 months. Last week i was prescribed Azithromycin, i just finished it the day i noticed the problem. I was also prescribed Nasonex Aqueous Nasal spray, which i am still on.
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| andrew1113
- Sat Jan 31, 2004 11:23 am |
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i'm a 19year old male, pretty good shape.
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| Dr. Russell M
- Tue Feb 03, 2004 12:10 pm |
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 Hi!
I see you are having problems with constipation. If your stools are so hard that you need to strain to move your bowels, then stool softeners (eg. docusate) incliuding fibers are recommended. But if your problem is like you can't have enough of bowel movements, then colonic stimulants and stimulant laxatives may come handy (eg. bisacodyl).
If oral preparations fail after full therapeutic dosage, one might try suppositories. And if even that fails, enemas would be the next option. If yet difficult, manual disimpaction of hardened stool may help.
Your description of the problem at hand brings to mind some kind of rectal outlet obstruction like a hemorrhoid. The causes of constipation are many, and if we need to go to the root of the problem, a visit to your doctor and a workup would be advised.
Hope this helps,
Warm regards,
Bill
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