
What Is The Cause And Cure For Flaky Stool And Constipation?

Question: I've been experiencing flaky stool for the past two weeks and constipation.
Brief Answer:
Dehydration
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Flaky stools and constipation is a sign that you are not drinking enough water and not eating enough of fiber. Here are my suggestions to you
1. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day
2. Eat lots of green leafy vegetables and fruits daily.
3. Stool softeners like lactulose 10 ml at night helps with your bowel movement
4. Avoid eating spicy food items, oily food items, milk and milk products
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
I wish you good health
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


I'm currently taking Amitza 24mcg twice daily and was fine until the past two weeks, but I must admit that I haven't been watch my diet, so I will take your advice and go back to eating more fruits and leafy vegetables.
Thank You.
Brief Answer:
continue Amitza
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the reply
I am happy you are taking my suggestion into consideration, it will definitely help. Continue taking the current medications
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Should I also watch the amount of sodium I do take Levothyroxin for my Thyroid?
What would be a safe amount each day?
Brief Answer:
Low salt diet
Detailed Answer:
Hello
All patients of heart disease are adviced a low salt diet. Please restrict your total salt intake to 3g/day. But I should add here that since you are also taking hydrocholorothiazide for hypertension there are risks for sodium to become lower than normal. Get your electrolytes checked once in 6 weeks
Continue talking the thyroid medication as advised
I hope I was of help
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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