How do I make my stools easier to pass?

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Jane Dean
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by Jane Dean on Tue Jul 21, 2015 4:23 pm

Re: How do I make my stools easier to pass?

Ask your health store for a bulking agent ie a fibre which swells when mixed with water.
Also purchase a pro-biotic containing about 5 billion live cultures which will give some stimulus to the bowel and aide peristalsis ( movement)

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Dr Roger Goulds
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by Dr Roger Goulds on Tue Jul 21, 2015 4:43 pm

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You do not mention relevant factors such as age, medications , and your general health , but it is not normal to have to manually evacuate despite taking laxatives. I strongly suggest you consult with you GP in the near future.
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by Julie Thompson on Wed Jul 22, 2015 10:30 am

Re: How do I make my stools easier to pass?

I wonder if you have been to your GP about this problem. Constipation can be caused by some medical conditions and some medications it is worth at least being checked out by your GP in the first instance. To ensure you are following lifestyle advice for constipation you should at least drink 1.6 to 2 litres of fluid (8 to 10 glasses) per day fluid, this is very important and it might be all that is needed. The other factor to consider is to ensure you are having plenty of sources of fibre – five portions of fruit and vegetables per day and three portions of wholegrain starchy carbohydrates. For people who need to increase their fibre intake the best way to do this is slowly over a few days to allow the bowel to adjust to any increases. For fruit and vegetables a portion is anything you can hold in your hand for fruit (a banana, 2 satsumas or an apple) or two to three tablespoons of vegetables or a small salad. For wholegrain foods a portion or serving consists of one tablespoon uncooked oats, three tablespoons of wholegrain cereal (Weetabix, Shreddies, Shredded Wheat, bran flakes, muesli), one medium slice bread, two heaped tablespoons cooked brown rice or three tablespoons of wholegrain pasta for example. Keeping active also helps bowel function. Your GP will also be able to advise you on alternative laxatives if needed and some laxatives are safe to take longer term but the dose will need to be adjusted to your bowel function and this can take time, so sometimes a bit of perseverance is needed, with the help of your GP.

https://www.bda.uk.com/foodfacts/fluid.pdf
https://www.bda.uk.com/foodfacts/FruitVeg.pdf
https://www.bda.uk.com/foodfacts/wholegrains.pdf
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Dr Nick Read
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by Dr Nick Read on Wed Jul 22, 2015 10:35 am

Re: How do I make my stools easier to pass?

Sodium Docusate is a bowel softener, so is Fybogel. You could also try using prune juice and increasing the amount of vegetables in your diet. Beetroot is a good bowel stimulant. Allow time in your busy schedule to go to the loo, don’t strain, but try to sit upright relax and and breathe out regularly until you feel the urge to go. Build exercise in to your life and try making your own muesli with oats, linseeds and dried fruit. Try to break the habit of manual evacuation if you can.
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