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Fibre Supplements

You can try psyllium (ispaghula) or linseeds (ground or whole). These can help make your poo thicker. You can buy them in health food shops or in supermarkets.

Start with ½ tablespoon a day for one week.

  • Then 1 tablespoon a day the next week.
  • You can slowly increase to 3 tablespoons a day.
  • Add it to porridge or soup or yoghurt.
  • Drink 150 ml water with each tablespoon.
  • It can take up to 3 months to see any improvements in your poo.