Hello, I am having trouble going to toilet. It is hard and painful. What can I do to soften my stool. Pls help.

Dr. Nash KamdinGeneral Physician27yrs exp

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Dear Lybrateuser, - To avoid constipation, follow some dietary precautions: - have more of fibre containing foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains like whole wheat, brown rice, oats, corn instead of refined ones, have figs, legumes, sprouts, nuts to increase roughage in food - avoid spicy, refined & junk food - have plenty of oral fluids including 8-10 glasses of water per day for proper digestion & bowel movement - mix a tablespoon of isabgol powder in a glass of water & have it one hour before bedtime - if not much relief from isabgol then have a tablespoon of Syrup Cremaffin at bedtime at night for 8-10 days - do regular exercise like brisk walking, jogging, swimming for 20-30 min, also do yoga & deep breathing for 10-15 min for proper digestion. 

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Dr. Shreyas BansalHomeopath12yrs exp

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A change in diet can help keep the stools regular and soft. Eat more fiber, such as fruit and vegetables like carrot, cucumber, sprouts, and switching your cereal breakfast to bran. Water is the best drink, so increase water consumption. And avoid caffeine. Taking fibrous diet will reduce the incidence and severity of constipation. Include � Papaya in your diet daily. Drink warm milk at night take early morning luke warm water with honey and lemon homeopathic treatment should be started if above changes in diet plan doesn't gives relief. For more advice, consult me.  

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Dr. Julie Mercy J David RajaPhysiotherapist20yrs exp

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One think is food and next think is do proper pelvic exercise.  

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