Slow transit constipation

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Hi, Fiber is worsening my slow transit constipation..taken laxatives but doctor saying it should not be taken for long..can anyone please suggest whether surgery can be a good option..

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Dr. Rahul Poddar

Laparoscopic Surgeon 14 yrs exp Ghaziabad

Newer medicines to increase intestinal motility can help.

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Dr. MN Pavan Kumar GastroIntestinal Surgeon 15 yrs exp Hyderabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. MN Pavan Kumar

GastroIntestinal Surgeon 15 yrs exp Hyderabad

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For slow transit constipation newer colon specific prokinetics are better. Fiber alone will not help.