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Suggest Remedy For Diarrhoea

Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2015

Question: I was comstipated last week and took a laxative on Saturday. I soon started day long bowel movements, mostly watery. Today is the 4th day that I have not had a bowel movement. Is it safe to take another laxative?

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you.

I Would suggest that the bowel movements restore naturally. Still I need some more information before I can assist you.

1. Is there abdominal distension?
2. Are you passing flatus?
3. What laxative did you take previously?
4.When was the last colonoscopy done and what was the report?

Regards,
Dr.Barani

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (4 hours later)

I don't know what distension is?
No flatus
Ducolux
10 years ago - nothing abnormal

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can take miralax for bowel movements.

But if your abdomen is distended and you are not able to pass flatus also, then you need to get medical attention to rule out bowel obstruction.

Regards,
Dr.Barani

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T