Hello doctor,
I am suffering from constipation. Stool is so hard and has got stuck in the colon. I am on keto diet. So, fiber intake is low which may be the reason. Is there any medication or laxatives that I can take?
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You seem to be suffering from constipation, and you should increase fibers in the diet. I would advise you the following:
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