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Problem in bowel movement

2019-03-29 13:54:37
Hello Doctor, I often do not have regular bowel movements (2-3 times a week) and the stool is hard every time. Difficult to pass stool, Please suggest some basic measures to overcome this. Don't want to take any medicine.
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CONSTIPATION are of various types. And need Treatment ACCORDINGLY. It is also a diet and lifestyle based DISEASE. A well balanced diet and lifestyle can treat majority of constipation. Plant based diet is the ideal diet if learnt properly and followed correctly. Have plenty of fluids.
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many types of medicines are available for refractory cases.

Answered2019-03-29 15:23:26

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