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my wife has halucination when constipated

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My wife is permanently on anti biotics for bladder infection but gets constipated in spite of being under her doctor who prescribes senacot and fiber and when constipated has halucinations
she is permently tired and very weak has no quality of life as it makes her house bound

Any ideas please?
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replied January 3rd, 2012
Hello and welcome to e health forum.

Here are a few tips to overcome your problems due to constipation.

‎1. Pain and irritation during bowel movements - can be reduced by application of Preparation H cream. ‎

‎2. Correction of Constipation, with measures like dietary and lifestyle changes will help in the long ‎term. Some steps include :- ‎

‎a. Eating more fruits, vegetables and grains, which are high in fiber‎

‎ Foods Rich in SOLUBLE Fiber: Oatmeal or oat bran; Brown rice; Orange, grapefruit, green plantain

‎ Foods that can act as laxatives: Prunes, figs, Psyllium husk, shredded wheat, flaxseed (oil), Senna, ‎‎Cascara sagrada, Aloe vera juice, Dandelion root, Molasses, Liquorice, etc. ‎

‎b. Drinking plenty of water and other liquids‎

‎c. Getting enough exercise, abdominal exercises are best to improve gut motility.‎

‎d. Taking time to have a bowel movement when you need to. Visit the toilet for 15 minutes in the ‎‎morning, even if you are unable to have a bowel movement. This relaxes and stimulates your digestive ‎‎system.‎

‎e. Relaxation and stress management techniques. ‎

‎f. Proper dietary habits, regular meals, not missing meals and breakfast,etc. Sit quietly for 15 minutes ‎‎after eating a meal to aid in digestion.‎

‎g. Cessation of smoking and tobacco use, excess dependence on sodas, colas and caffiene.‎

I hope this helps.



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