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How To Relieve Constipation Despite Medication?

Hi, I have a problem with passing the stools, it is done with weekly once but when i go it is very much pain full and i am passing very hard stool and suffering for 1 and half hour when i go, this problem is thr from the time of pregnancy ( 2 months). I am consulting a doctor and took the tablets( folic acid and miprogen - 200), tonic ( riliz) and oitment ( shield), but as of now i am not finding any improvement. Can i know some suggestions Pls?
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Hi. Constipation is one of "the side effects" of pregnancy, but I don't see any medicines for constipation between those you're taking at the moment. So, I d'suggest you dietary changes first, more fiber and liquids in your diet(kiwies, prunes) and Lactulosis solution three times a day.
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How To Relieve Constipation Despite Medication?

Hi. Constipation is one of the side effects of pregnancy, but I don t see any medicines for constipation between those you re taking at the moment. So, I d suggest you dietary changes first, more fiber and liquids in your diet(kiwies, prunes) and Lactulosis solution three times a day.