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If necessary, a specimen will be collected for diagnostic evaluation. If the enema was given to alleviate constipation, the better approach to combatting constipation in the future is with a high fiber diet (five to six servings of whole grain foods) and adequate fluid intake (seven to eight glasses of water per day). Regular exercise and going to the bathroom when necessary will also help. If constipation is a chronic problem, medical help should be consulted to determine if there is underlying disorder.
— Kathleen D. Wright, RN
