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Question: My mom has been prescribed " Colace" ... A stool softener .... For difficulty in constipation. What other things can she also do for " constipation"
Brief Answer:
diet Modification
Detailed Answer:
hi.
thank your for posting query@HCM.
noted history of constipation and a "stool softener" prescribed to combat it.
patient should "avoid" all kind of "stress" for better results.
in addition, follow diet plan illustrated below:
- mix few drops of lemon juice in warm water. Drink on empty stomach in the morning to aid in bowel movement
- thrice daily , take two tea spoon (or one big spoon) ispagula husk with 200 to 300 mL water
- eat small meals (rich in fiber)
-eat plentiful "fresh oranges" and "pear "
- avoid COLD milk and yogurt and AVOID junk food(NO burger , pizza) altogether
- avoid beverages / alcohol/ soft drinks
Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge.
wish the patient good and sound health.
hope to answer your concern.
any further questions are welcomed.
If no further questions, kindly rate answer, leave a review and close the dialogue box.
thank you.
regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
diet Modification
Detailed Answer:
hi.
thank your for posting query@HCM.
noted history of constipation and a "stool softener" prescribed to combat it.
patient should "avoid" all kind of "stress" for better results.
in addition, follow diet plan illustrated below:
- mix few drops of lemon juice in warm water. Drink on empty stomach in the morning to aid in bowel movement
- thrice daily , take two tea spoon (or one big spoon) ispagula husk with 200 to 300 mL water
- eat small meals (rich in fiber)
-eat plentiful "fresh oranges" and "pear "
- avoid COLD milk and yogurt and AVOID junk food(NO burger , pizza) altogether
- avoid beverages / alcohol/ soft drinks
Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge.
wish the patient good and sound health.
hope to answer your concern.
any further questions are welcomed.
If no further questions, kindly rate answer, leave a review and close the dialogue box.
thank you.
regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
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