Patient's question:
Recently, my roommate bought many cookies and shared some with us. Since eating the cookies, I haven't had a bowel movement for five days. I'm too afraid to tell my mom that I'm constipated. Do cookies cause constipation?Doctor's answer:
Now that you already have constipation, you should not eat crackers anymore. You should eat more foods that are good for your intestines. Drinking more water can help clean out your intestines. Eating more fresh vegetables, fruits, and rough fiber foods can also relieve constipation symptoms. If constipation is quite severe, you can ask your doctor to prescribe Guodao tablets, lactulose, or use suppositories to help with bowel movements. It is important to develop good bowel habits and try to reduce the recurrence of constipation.