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Chronic Constipation
I'm a twenty year old female.
Over a year ago I started suffering from constipation. It started around Nov/ Dec 2016. In the beginning I just wouldn't go for a few days, but then I'd go for a run and that would help. However by the end of January I couldn't go without laxatives. The stool softener ones (ex. miralax) didn't do anything at all, only the ones that cause bowel contractions (dulcolax ) actually work. On the rare occasion I would go a tiny bit without laxatives, the stool was never h
Dear miss constipation is a habit if it is not associated with any background medical issues.
Please get evaluated if you have any medical problems or any family history.
I see for Ur age group just life style modification would suffice.
Have regular - fruit vegetable salad, exercise and plenty of liquids.
If you are getting habitual to use laxatives, first try getting them off gradually over a week or month.
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