Customer question:
I have problems passing stool. How can I help myself? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
Constipation relief usually starts with diet and lifestyle changes to increase the speed at which stool moves through the intestines.
If these changes don't help, your doctor may recommend medication.
In the lines below, there are some tips to facilitate the passage of stool:
- Increase your fiber intake: Adding fiber to your diet reduces the density of your stool and speeds up its passage through the intestines. Slowly start eating more fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains.
- Exercise most days of the week: physical activity increases the activity of the intestines muscles, speeding up bowel movements.
- Don't ignore the urge to pass stool; allow yourself enough time without feeling rushed.
- Laxatives: there are several types of laxatives, and each one works a little differently, mainly to facilitate the passage of stool.
- Other medications: If over-the-counter medications do not help with chronic constipation, your doctor may prescribe prescription medication, especially if you have irritable bowel syndrome.
- Pelvic muscle training: biofeedback training involves working with a therapist who uses devices to teach you to relax and tighten the muscles in your pelvis. Relaxing the pelvic floor muscles at the right time during defecation can help you pass stool more easily.
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