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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Constipation
Question: I am 73 years Male. Is there any laxative for long term use - say for about 5 years?
Brief Answer:
Take combination of Isabghola and Lactitol
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist.
Best solution to chronic constipation is to take lots of fibres and fluids in your diet. I mean to say lots of fruits and vegetables. Other food items that have high fibre content are oats, whole wheat , ragi, barley, greens, beans, peas, lentils.
Among allopathic medicines you can take Lactifibre which is the combination of lactitol and Isabghola, which are quite safe even for long term use
Among ayurvedic medicine I prefer Cap herbolax by Himalaya company. These capsule are to be taken 4 to 6 per day in two to three divided doses. Other is kayam Churna which can also be taken for long term if there is no comorbid illness like DM or any heart problem
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health
Take combination of Isabghola and Lactitol
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist.
Best solution to chronic constipation is to take lots of fibres and fluids in your diet. I mean to say lots of fruits and vegetables. Other food items that have high fibre content are oats, whole wheat , ragi, barley, greens, beans, peas, lentils.
Among allopathic medicines you can take Lactifibre which is the combination of lactitol and Isabghola, which are quite safe even for long term use
Among ayurvedic medicine I prefer Cap herbolax by Himalaya company. These capsule are to be taken 4 to 6 per day in two to three divided doses. Other is kayam Churna which can also be taken for long term if there is no comorbid illness like DM or any heart problem
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health
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