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Question: hi doc ,
my husband is suffering from constipation from last 3 days.he is taking regular diets but haven' t no stool is passing.he has taken isabgol powder yesterday and today as well but no results. this is happening with him from last 6 months.
can you please suggest.
thanks XXXXXXX
my husband is suffering from constipation from last 3 days.he is taking regular diets but haven' t no stool is passing.he has taken isabgol powder yesterday and today as well but no results. this is happening with him from last 6 months.
can you please suggest.
thanks XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Following advice...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I am sorry for the health situation your husband is going through.
1. There might be various causes to constipation including:
- diet: you are saying that he is having regular diets; what specifically he is using?
- medications he might be using especially when it comes to antibiotics
- lack of physical activity
2. Isabgol powder contains psyllium which is a fiber supplement. It will gradually help form the fecal mass and improve bowel movements (bm).
3. For a quicker bm, I advise to:
- take senna supplement as laxative options
- lactulose to soften the stool
- anal enema
- increase water intake
- eat more prunes, kiwi, pear, etc.
- avoid foods that would trigger/aggravate constipation: banana, yogurt, etc.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
Following advice...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I am sorry for the health situation your husband is going through.
1. There might be various causes to constipation including:
- diet: you are saying that he is having regular diets; what specifically he is using?
- medications he might be using especially when it comes to antibiotics
- lack of physical activity
2. Isabgol powder contains psyllium which is a fiber supplement. It will gradually help form the fecal mass and improve bowel movements (bm).
3. For a quicker bm, I advise to:
- take senna supplement as laxative options
- lactulose to soften the stool
- anal enema
- increase water intake
- eat more prunes, kiwi, pear, etc.
- avoid foods that would trigger/aggravate constipation: banana, yogurt, etc.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
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