Originally published October 20 2005
Doctor provides nutritional advice for healthy bowels
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Dr. Paul Donohue answers questions regarding constipation and other bowel disorders.
I have many health problems, but the most serious one for me is constipation.
I do not have any bowel movements.
ANSWER: No bowel movements for how long?
A growth in the colon could block it.
Or you might have a fecal impaction -- stool that has become so hard, you cannot pass it.
It's the outer coat of grains, the stuff that is thrown away when grains are refined.
Sprinkle 1 or 2 tablespoons of it on food, like cereal, or put it in water or juice and drink it.
If plain fiber doesn't get the colon working, try products like Metamucil or Citrucel.
When you increase fiber, increase the amount of fluid you drink as well.
They say laxatives are more reliable and can be taken without fear.
Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6.75 Can.
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Recently I was told I have collagenous colitis.
ANSWER: Many experts consider collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis as parts of a spectrum of illnesses called microscopic colitis.
The treatment given you is standard treatment, and it helps most patients.
Perhaps the opium drops have not yet kicked in.
See what two weeks of use does for you.
Cortisone drugs are also prescribed when all other medicines fail.
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My adult son was given an injection to prevent pneumonia.
ANSWER: It's not the usual reaction to the pneumonia vaccine.
About one-third of vacinees have slight soreness and redness at the injection site.
About 3 percent develop a very red, hot arm and have a fever.
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