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Can I Have Prunes For Constipation?

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Posted on Fri, 10 Oct 2014
Question: how about prunes as a stool softener
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Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes cab be used.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering
Prunes are natural with fibre and is supposed to be helpful for constipation .so you can use them for relieving constipation
You can use any High fibre vegetables also if possible .
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
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Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti

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Practicing since :1998

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Can I Have Prunes For Constipation?

Brief Answer: yes cab be used. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering Prunes are natural with fibre and is supposed to be helpful for constipation .so you can use them for relieving constipation You can use any High fibre vegetables also if possible . You can get back for any clarification Thank you Dr Bharatesh