Am I constipated despite my 3 bowel movements and what should I take in this case?
31-year-old woman
Hi, I feel constipated, but I had 2-3 bowel movements today. The first two were small and hard but the third was medium and soft. I have cramps in my lower abdomen, which are bilateral and radiate to my lower back. I have no nausea, but less appetite.
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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago
Hello Mrs,
Constipation can be defined as the feeling of not having passed all the stools. Taking PEG-3350 (LAX-A-DAY, Restoralax and other brands) can help soften the stool. It is a tasteless, odorless powder that can be diluted in a small amount of any liquid and drunk once a day as needed.
I encourage you to eat lots of fiber (fruits and vegetables, whole grains, etc.) and drink lots of fluids to soften the stool.
I hope this has been helpful and am available if you have any further questions!
Tom Samaha, pharmacist
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