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Chronic constipation
Type 2 diabetes since 15 year, hypertension, hypothyroidism regular treatment. Hernia also. Report show "slow colonic transit"
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Dr. Sandeep K Jha
GastroIntestinal Surgeon
18 yrs exp
Delhi
With so many co-morbidities like diabetes and hypothyroidism along with hernias and post- surgical adhesions , constipation may be a complex problem . Control of diabetes and hypothyroidism with liberal use of stool softeners , bulk forming agents and laxatives can help . In extreme cases of low colonic transit , surgical option may be tried , however the outcomes are not always very great
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