
What Causes Constipation Problem After Having Imodium?

Question: Dear sir...a week back had loose motion, initially I took norflox tz for 2 days but motions didn't stopped, therefore had been to doctor who said it is gastroentities and prescribed me the following medication 1. Tablet ulpan d 2)cap rinifol 3) tab sibofix 4) cap econorm. After having 4/5 dose one day had again loose motion, then I went again to see the doc wherein he suggested me to have one more capsule called imodium...3 dose of it. Post having this medication my loose motion were stopped but since then its almost 4th day today wherein I have a constipation problem, stools that pass thru are very hard and dry because of which have anal irritation as well. Since last 2 days as my family doc suggested me to have b protein but its still there is no change in the stools and also since last couple of days have to frequently go for urination... And have enough water intake also despite of which my stools are so dry and hardor suggest bowel movements..
Pl suggest any stool softner or any treatment to cure this
Pl suggest any stool softner or any treatment to cure this
Brief Answer:
stop the medicines.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, I would like to advise that since you are having hard stools, you should stop the medicines, you are taking. This will help in making the stool of normal consistency.
You should increase the intake of salads and water in your diet.
I hope this is helpful to you.
If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Thanks.
stop the medicines.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, I would like to advise that since you are having hard stools, you should stop the medicines, you are taking. This will help in making the stool of normal consistency.
You should increase the intake of salads and water in your diet.
I hope this is helpful to you.
If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Sir have already stopped taking medicine since last 4 days despite have hard stools and also have frequent urination problem.....pl suggest any treatment on it
Brief Answer:
It will be alright.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for providing more information.
I would suggest that you should increase the salad in your diet.
If still your problem persists, then you can take isabghol husk for relief.
I hope this solves your problem.
Thanks.
It will be alright.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for providing more information.
I would suggest that you should increase the salad in your diet.
If still your problem persists, then you can take isabghol husk for relief.
I hope this solves your problem.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Isabghol husk needs to be taken with water and when to have it......sir pl suggest
Brief Answer:
you should take it at night.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You should take Isabghol with lukewarm water at night before going to bed.
Follow this for few days till you get relieved from your constipation.
Moreover your frequent urination can be due to increased water intake.
I hope this answers your query.
Thanks.
you should take it at night.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You should take Isabghol with lukewarm water at night before going to bed.
Follow this for few days till you get relieved from your constipation.
Moreover your frequent urination can be due to increased water intake.
I hope this answers your query.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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