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Suggest Treatment For Intermittent Constipation And GAD
Question: hello i am a 22 year old female. I have been feeling constipated 1-2 times a week lately and when i do go to the bathroom it comes out in small clumps and i feel like im straining. I suffer from GAD and am unsure if this could be creating these issues? i am very worried and any advice would help. Many thanks.
Brief Answer:
High fibre diet, plenty of Oral fluids will help
Detailed Answer:
Hello madam. Thanks for your query.
I would be glad to suggest a few tips to abate constipation-
Drink plenty of fluids.Minimum of 3-5litres of water per day.
Add plenty of fibre to your diet- fresh fruits,(banana|plankton daily), vegetables, peas etc.
Exercise moderately-walking, cycling, yoga aasanas which help relive constipation.
Use wheat XXXXXXX isphaghula husk available in the market. These are high fibre supplements and add to bulk of your stools and facilitate bowel movement.
Lastly medication such as stool softener can be used if the constipation is trouble some.Syrup Lactulose 15 ml once daily for 3 days and tapered to 10ml(over next 3 days), 7.5ml(over next 3 days) and stopping. Do not be use stool softeners more than 10 days because they are habit forming.
Stool softeners normally take 6-8 hours for action- initiating bowel movement.
Hope this answers your query.
Regards
Dr.Praveen
High fibre diet, plenty of Oral fluids will help
Detailed Answer:
Hello madam. Thanks for your query.
I would be glad to suggest a few tips to abate constipation-
Drink plenty of fluids.Minimum of 3-5litres of water per day.
Add plenty of fibre to your diet- fresh fruits,(banana|plankton daily), vegetables, peas etc.
Exercise moderately-walking, cycling, yoga aasanas which help relive constipation.
Use wheat XXXXXXX isphaghula husk available in the market. These are high fibre supplements and add to bulk of your stools and facilitate bowel movement.
Lastly medication such as stool softener can be used if the constipation is trouble some.Syrup Lactulose 15 ml once daily for 3 days and tapered to 10ml(over next 3 days), 7.5ml(over next 3 days) and stopping. Do not be use stool softeners more than 10 days because they are habit forming.
Stool softeners normally take 6-8 hours for action- initiating bowel movement.
Hope this answers your query.
Regards
Dr.Praveen
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