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Slow transit constipation and surgery

Digestive Health | Last Active: Jul 14, 2023 | Replies (140)

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Hello @januaryjane,

Since you have had a problem with slow transit constipation, I'm wondering if you know the cause? For example, have you had surgeries of the intestinal tract? Do you have any food allergies or problems with specific foods?

Since this has been a long term problem for you, I'm sure you must practice exercises such as taking a short walk after meals and/or exercises that specifically stimulate the digestive tract like bending at the waist, etc. What about your liquid/fiber consumption? These are all things that are quite helpful but they require diligence to practice the techniques.

I look forward to hearing from you again and understanding more of what you are experiencing. Will you post again?

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My health problems, including the stc, started after I got Mono at 17 and have struggled with ebv reactivation years after. I believe my stc is a direct cause of this, among other things. Yes, exercise, small meals, fodmap, lots of water, etc. My stc is diagnosed as idiopathic.

Hello all.
I have had the redundant colon all my life ( hard to believe ) !!!! I am now 73.
I’ve lived on laxatives and fibre and it’s miserable because it constantly gets used to one product and then fecal compaction occurs.
It’s a big worry now and I want to have surgery . Has anyone else had successful partial removal ?
Desperate….
Sheila