Constipation

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Some anticancer drugs and pain medications can cause constipation. Lack of fluids or fiber may increase this problem. At home you can try and prevent or lessen constipation problems by:

• Exercising every single day (make sure to check with your doctor about the types of exercises that are right for your condition)
• Drinking plenty of fluids every day (eight 8-ounce glasses is the recommended amount)
• Drinking warm beverages 30 minutes before your usual time for a bowel movement

If these suggestions do not help, your doctor may recommend:

• Stool softeners or laxatives such as magnesium hydroxide (Phillips'® Milk of Magnesia) or bisacodyl (Ducolax®)
• Increasing your fiber intake amount through your diet (check with your doctor first -- this can be detrimental with some forms of cancer). Try foods such as whole-grain breads and cereals, wheat bran and germ, fresh or dried fruit, vegetables, and dried beans. Here is an easy recipe that might help relieve constipation: Apple/Prune Sauce.