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Jack22

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Chronic constipation Posted: 04-27-08 20:37pm


I came on here last October complaining of being constipated for 2 weeks. Taking a fiber supplement seemed to end that. But I've been constipated a lot lately. For the last several months, I'd say I'm constipated about 60-70% of the time. What causes constipation like this? Is there something seriously wrong with me? I haven't told anyone about it because I've been too embarrassed, but I'm starting to think that something's really wrong. Now today, I'm feeling pain in my anus (this isn't the first time). Bowel movements aren't infrequent, just really hard a lot of the time. I'm 16 years old. What do I do?

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Posted: 04-27-08 20:47pm


Chronic constipation can be due to diet. Eat apples or apple sauce. Apple pectin in the apples will help to hold water in the stool and it won't be so hard. Conversely, if you have diarrhea apple pectin will absorb the excess water so stool won't be so runny. Try this. I have used it in the hospital for my patients and at home for my children. It works like a charm. Drink a bit more water as well.

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Posted: 04-27-08 21:13pm


you could also try switching to 100% whole wheat or whole grain bread. This is good to regulate and soften. Also bran cereal, blue berries, and yogurt brands such as activia will give you an easier time.

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