Everything I eat turns in to constipation, I am afraid of eating anything, I drink water, eat healthy but still cries in the toilet, what can be wrong. Marlene it depends on what the cause of the tailbone pain is — this needs to be medically assessed. Some caused can include pelvic floor muscle tension and straining with constipation as the pelvic floor muscles attach to the tailbone. Kindly what could the problem and can I do about it?
Thank you so much. Your information was so helpful. I just had rectal prolasp surgery feb 27th I was very confused what to eat ,Learned the hard way. Over all im doing better. Please tell me what you ate. I had rectal prolapse surgery on June 29th and am having diarrhea after I eat and very loose stools. Hi I had obstructed defecation due to internal rectal prolapse for about 15 years and eventually underwent laparoscopic ventral rectopexy 3 days ago.
I am a nutritionist myself and have been working with a dietitian for more than a year on how to form a type stool by mixing right ratios of soluble and insoluble fibers. I go directly from having constipation to diarrhea, with no stage of having type stool. I have tried stool softeners like benefiber and movicol together with cooked and raw fruits and veggies, different cereals and oats, wheat bran and etc. I am having rectocele surgery in July and my pelvic floor is very strong.
I have been researching appropriate foods to avoid constipation and was wondering what is an appropriate laxative or stool softener. My surgeon has advised me that there is always the possibility of failure and stool can exit my vagina if the surgery is unsuccessful. Great question!
I think the states has a similar product called Osmolax I could stand corrected. Anyway some surgeons here get their patients to take this from the day after surgery for at least 6 weeks post op.
It works by drawing extra fluid i to the bowel thereby enhancing motility and softening the stool. It does not irritate the bowel lining, it gives a gentle bowel movement and does not form dependency. Check with your pharmacist and try before your op. I suffered from fissures for about 45 years and was operated once and after few months I have to go back to operation room but I refused.
Since then I am the doctor of myself. So let me give you some facts that I learned the hard way. I eat a lot fruits specially orange but the fiber in fruits and vegetables help but alone they are not softeners. For your and my surprise is that white rice although lack the fiber it is sure sure sure sure is a great softener. I avoided white rice for many years just to discover how wrong I was.
White rice solved my problem and I am happy since then and I have no need to come near a doctor again. I showed my family practice doctor your book and she took the information down for some of her other patients that would benefit from your Inside out exercises and informative information.
Hi Michelle, I am a 22 year old diagnosed with a rectocele. I am currently going to a surgeon, but appointments are far and few in between. My surgeon is trying to avoid performing the surgery, because of my young age. But I was wondering if you could give me any outside advice. I am chronically constipated, no matter how much cardio I do, water I drink, or fiber I intake. I an desperate to not have to feel like this anymore.
Ginny have you seen an accredited practicing dietician? I am not sure where you live; in Australia some Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists have a special interest in treating women with prolapse and constipation. Has your surgeon prescribed any medication to assist you until you can get your diet sorted out too? Michelle, I have not seen any dieticians, let alone an accredited one. Although, I probably should really do some research into finding one; especially one with a speciality with dealing with prolapse related issues if possible.
And no, he has not prescribed any medicine to me. The last time my former doctor tried giving me a few different prescriptions, it was ineffective, and one even made the condition progressively worse. Which unfortunately come with there own list of repercussions. Yes Ginny this would be the best way to go to get some really good advice to help you long term, stay in touch Michelle.
Anything stronger and the laxative forces the rectal prolapse through my vagina. Every day you spend prolapsed is worsening your condition. I find that using the exercises while also supporting the organs pushing them back up through the muscles is useful. I wonder how many women are doing exercises with prolapse, essentially reinforcing the prolapse.
I find doing kegels while laying down on my left side can cause a movement, as it redirects stool. This is a terrible problem. Good luck. Hi Michelle, I am suffering from chronic anal fissure.
What food shall I eat in order to reverse the effects of steamed white rice. Eating grapes and papaya are good for stool softening.
Anal fissure management includes keeping the stool soft to allow the fissure time to heal. Thank you so much! This is the most helpful information I have read. I have been searching for a long time for an answer that makes sense. Thank You! Hi Michelle Excellent, clear advise. So much on the web is confusing and this puts the problem constipation post surgery into a sensible context.
Thanks Ann. Hi Michelle. Soluble fibre. Yes thank you I see the inconsistency. Soluble fibre soaks up water as it passes through the system making a gel-like material. It actually makes the stool firmer rather than softer and slower to pass.
Psyllium husks are not digested in the gut. If you psyllium with water in a glass you will see how the husks expand forming a gel like substance just as it does in the bowel. Hi, I am a 13 year old girl and my internal hemorrhoids would often be aggravated by chronic constipation. Passing stool would be very painful I often feel a blockage clogging my rectal area.
In the beginning much bleeding occurred, but not recently. I drink several cups of prune juice, Metamucil, water, and take a few stool softeners and suppositories per day. Hi Tania Straining to empty the bowels is the big problem that can contribute to prolapse. It is important that your condition is reviewed by your doctor and the consult with an accredited practicing dietician who can assist you in analysing your diet and helping you make appropriate changes where required.
The big issue is not to overload on fibre when constipated as this can make things worse. The blockage needs to be cleared and then appropriate fibre intake resumed to maintain good stool consistency and bowel motility. I have; and thank you for the reply. Dumb habits like starving myself have stopped entirely.
I have ditched a lot of the excess fiber and my digestion has definitely improved. Breathing exercises and remaining completely calm, mentally and physically, have helped me get through rock-hard constipation with no pain. Again, thank you so much for the work put into this site. My pleasure and yes too much fibre can really tip things towards constipation. Wow, Michelle! I am ordering your book tonight!! Aloe leaves are rich in compounds that help ease inflammation of the digestive tract.
To help soften stool, a person can consume aloe vera juice by adding it to smoothies or juices or drinking it on its own. Proponents recommend purified aloe vera juice above non-purified versions, which can cause adverse side effects. Doctors advise against drinking aloe vera juice during pregnancy or when breastfeeding.
Doctors also do not recommend it for children under 12 months and should only be used for short periods. Some people might have an allergy to aloe vera.
Before consuming the juice, put a small amount of the aloe vera on the inside of your forearm. If no reaction occurs in 24 hours, it should be safe to try the juice. Learn more about allergy testing here.
Epsom salt looks like table salt but contains the minerals magnesium and sulfate. People often add it to bath water to help soothe aching muscles, but a person can also take it orally as a natural treatment for constipation. A study involving people with functional constipation found that consuming magnesium sulfate-rich mineral water every day improved the frequency and consistency of their stools. Doctors do not recommend Epsom salt for children under 6 and do not yet know whether it is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding people, so it is best not to try.
Learn more about the benefits and risks of Epsom salt here. When looking for the right treatment for constipation, it is important to know the difference between a laxative and a stool softener. A laxative is any product that stimulates a bowel movement the passing of a stool. A stool softener is a type of laxative that helps draw water into the intestines, thus softening stools so that they can pass through the bowel easily.
The first thing a person can do to help ease constipation is to improve their diet, increase their fluid intake, and be more active. If there is still no improvement, they could try a natural stool softener, such as those discussed above. The doctor may prescribe a stool softener or, in more severe cases, another type of laxative. There are many types of laxatives, as there are many causes of constipation.
Learn more about the differences between stool softeners and laxatives here. There are many natural options to choose from when looking for a way to ease constipation. Foods, lifestyle choices, medications, and disease can all cause constipation. However, there are many remedies available. Learn about 13 of them here.
Constipation develops when stool becomes hard and difficult to pass. Reasons include a blockage and a low fiber diet. Learn more about the causes and…. Diarrhea, which refers to unusually loose or watery stools, is a common problem with many potential causes. Several treatments can help. There's very little research on the specific symptom of hard stools in patients with irritable bowel syndrome IBS.
One small, older study had an interesting finding. The researchers looked at patients with IBS who had pain after eating lunch or dinner. Instead, patients made this distinction based on whether their stools were hard or loose. This shows that people who have IBS-C may need to be more careful in defining their bowel problems.
Your diagnosis affects your treatment. For example, if your problem is infrequent stools, your treatment is different than for people who have hard stools but are regular. Hard stools occur because your colon absorbs too much water from your stool. This can happen if it takes too long for liquids and fiber to move through your colon. It can also occur if you put off having a bowel movement. To prevent hard stools, listen to your body and poop when you need to go.
It's also important to get plenty of fiber and stay hydrated. This may require cutting back on caffeine and alcohol. These drinks can cause you to become dehydrated. Most people experience hard stools at some point.
Over-the-counter stool softeners are safe to use every once in a while. Studies show products with psyllium may work even better. Many of the tips for relieving hard stools are good health habits for everyone. Listen to your body's needs. Make sure you are drinking enough water and getting enough fiber in your diet. If your constipation and hard stools persist for longer than a week, you should see your healthcare provider. You may feel embarrassed or uncomfortable, but you need to be clear when you describe your problem.
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