I Am 51yrs Female, I Am Having IBS -C For The Last 6 Years.I Am In Menopause Period

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Question : I am 51yrs female, I am having IBS -C for the last 6 years.I am in menopause period.I am on Tab.normaxin 1BD and laxative Sos. for the last 6 months. Last 1 week I am having increased bowel movements like frequent urge to pass motion. Kindly advise.

Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Stop laxatives

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
As you already may be knowing, that in ibs you may have occasional episodes of frequent bowel movements, so do not worry
Start cap darolac 3 times daily for 14 days, you will be alright. Continue normaxin and dont use laxatives.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Diwashish Biswas (36 minutes later)

Thank you for your advice. Already I am constipating now and then. I case if I develop constipation, what to do.

Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use laxatives sos

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
In case you develop constipation, use laxative as and when required.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad