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        Non-pharmacologic therapy

     Diet (increase fibers)
     Fluid intake

        • patients should drink at least 8 glasses of non-caffeinated fluids daily
          (including soup, juices and/or water). liquids that contain caffeine, such
          as coffee and cola drinks will worsen one's symptoms by causing
          dehydration.

     Excercise
     Bowel training to increase regularity (i.e. allowing regular
     and adequate time for defecation).

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