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Is It Safe Use Psyllium Husk Powder?

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Posted on Wed, 16 Jul 2014
Question: I am 94 years old and my question is "Is it safe for me to use psyllium husk power as a product
for fiber use"
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes it is safe

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Yes it is safe for you to use psyllium husk powder.
I presume that you do not have any bowel obstruction.

Bowel obstruction is the only condition in which you have to avoid using psyllium.

I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

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Practicing since :1994

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Is It Safe Use Psyllium Husk Powder?

Brief Answer: Yes it is safe Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. Yes it is safe for you to use psyllium husk powder. I presume that you do not have any bowel obstruction. Bowel obstruction is the only condition in which you have to avoid using psyllium. I hope that answers your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr.R.K