What should I drink when constipated?

Table of Contents:

1. What should I drink when constipated?
2. Is Megacolon reversible?
3. What causes a Megacolon?
4. How do you fix a Megacolon?
5. How can I reduce swelling in my colon?

What should I drink when constipated?

In general, aim to drink eight or more cups of liquid each day to help stay regular.

• Prune juice. The most popular juice to relieve constipation is prune juice. ...
• Apple juice. Apple juice may provide you with a very gentle laxative effect. ...
• Pear juice.

Is Megacolon reversible?

Hypertrophic megacolon is often reversible with the early removal of the colonic outflow obstruction. If left untreated, the obstruction will result in progression of the condition to an irreversible dilated megacolon.

What causes a Megacolon?

One of the most common causes of megacolon is infection. This includes bacterial infections such as Clostridium difficile, Salmonella, Shigella, and Campylobacter, as well as parasitic infections such as Trypanosoma cruzi (commonly known as Chagas disease) and Entamoeba histolytica.

How do you fix a Megacolon?

Treatment of toxic megacolon includes:

1. Medicines. Treating the original condition or infection may help reduce toxic megacolon. ...
2. Bowel rest and bowel decompression. These treatments remove gas and substances filling the colon.
3. IV fluids. ...
4. Surgery.

How can I reduce swelling in my colon?

Treatment for inflamed colon

1. anti-inflammatory drugs, such as corticosteroids and aminosalicylates.
2. immunosuppressants.
3. antibiotics.
4. anti-diarrheal medications.
5. supplements, such as iron, calcium, and vitamin D.