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Suggest Treatment For Constipation In Pregnancy

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Posted on Sat, 26 Jul 2014
Question: my wife is 10 weeks pregnant, she is suffering from constipation problem with little pain in anus region & pain in heels .. from past few days .. please let us know suggestions & what should be avoided in diet to avoid such problems,
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Before giving answer to your query, I need some additional information to assist you better and give proper guideline.

1) How many days is she suffering from constipation and heel pain?
2) Is there any history of piles or itching around anus region?
3) Does pain last for all time or any specific time?
4) Any other symptoms like fever or knee joint pain?

Waiting for your response.

Regards,
Dr Soumen
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (3 hours later)
she is suffering from last 3 days, no history of piles or itching around anus region
pain in heel is for last 8-10 days but is bit stronger since yesterday.
no symptom of fever or keen pain etc.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (49 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
DETAILS ARE GIVEN BELOW.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for additional information.

1) Following suggestive measures will be helpful for pregnancy induced constipation:

- Eat high-fiber foods such as whole-grain cereals and breads, brown rice, beans, and fresh fruits and vegetables every day.

- Drink plenty of water – at least six to eight glasses a day. A glass of fruit juice every day, especially prune juice, can also be helpful. Some find that drinking a warm liquid right after waking up helps get things moving.

- Light exercise regularly like Walking, yoga can help to ease constipation and leave her feeling more fit and healthy.

- Bowels are most likely to be active after meals, so make time to use the bathroom after eating some food. Never put off going to the bathroom when she feels the urge.

- If she is taking prenatal multivitamin contains a large dose of iron (and she is NOT anemic), ask her doctor about switching to a supplement with less iron.

- If above measures don't help much, then consult with doctor for prescription regarding over-the-counter fiber supplement (like FYBOGEL) or stool softener.

2) For heel pain, she can use muscle relaxant gel, wear proper shoe, avoid high heel, take hot water bag compression and visit to her doctor for examination.

Hope, It helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Wish her good health and take care yourself.

Regards,
Dr Soumen

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (5 minutes later)
surr thanks for detailed info doc .. we will keep that in consideration, thanks for advice
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
MOST WELCOME.

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome in this platform.

You should use below mentioned link for future query direct to me. It will be more helpful.

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All the best and good luck. Kindly, close the discussion.

Regards,
Dr Soumen
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation In Pregnancy

Brief Answer: NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Before giving answer to your query, I need some additional information to assist you better and give proper guideline. 1) How many days is she suffering from constipation and heel pain? 2) Is there any history of piles or itching around anus region? 3) Does pain last for all time or any specific time? 4) Any other symptoms like fever or knee joint pain? Waiting for your response. Regards, Dr Soumen