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Why do I have to strain too much to pass stools?

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Published At May 28, 2020
Reviewed AtJune 29, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am suffering from constipation, small stools. It is very hard to poop. I am straining but not too much.

Answered by Dr. Arup Majumdar

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Your symptoms seem to be related to chronic constipation. Some recommendations to help relieve your constipation. Drink two to four additional glasses of water a day. Maintain a strategic distance from caffeine-containing beverages and liquor, which can cause drying out. Include natural products, vegetables, entire grains, and other high-fiber nourishments in your eating routine. Eat less high-fat nourishments, similar to meat, eggs, and cheddar. Eat prunes as well as grain oat. Keep a food journal and single out nourishments that constipate you. Get going, work out. Check how you sit on the can. Raising your feet, reclining, or crouching may make having a solid discharge simpler. Include an over-the-counter supplemental fiber in your eating regimen.

For more details, you may consult me.

I hope I have answered your query.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Arup Majumdar
Dr. Arup Majumdar

General Practitioner

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