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How To Treat Chronic Constipation While Suffering From Hypothyroidism?

hi i am 58 years old female with hypothyroidism that is controlled under proper medication. My problem is extreme constipation. every remedy has failed, last year went for colonscopy but everything was o.k only a dose of sodium picosulphate works into passing stools . please suggest
Thu, 10 Sep 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic HCM. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns.


Hypothyroidism causes constipation as an adverse event associated with slow motility of the gut. More the time of stay of food in the intestines, more will be the absorption of water from stools and leading to dried up stools.

Management:-
*Take plenty of clean drinking water and keep a good physical activity to help move the intestines and aid in stool passing.
*Take Citrucel dietary fiber with plenty of water or whole milk.
*Castor Oil is good for stool formation and to avoid constipation. Take it before breakfast.
*Before going to bed take Syrup Lactulose. It will form proper bulk of stools.
*If there is impacted feces, use Glycerine adult suppositories.


Hope I answered all of your questions. Please don't forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too. Have a wonderful time ahead. Keep in touch for a follow-up too to let me know if you have any doubts & need further assistance. I am available 24/7 for your help. Have a blessed time ahead.

Regards!
DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF
USA
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How To Treat Chronic Constipation While Suffering From Hypothyroidism?

Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic HCM. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns. Hypothyroidism causes constipation as an adverse event associated with slow motility of the gut. More the time of stay of food in the intestines, more will be the absorption of water from stools and leading to dried up stools. Management:- *Take plenty of clean drinking water and keep a good physical activity to help move the intestines and aid in stool passing. *Take Citrucel dietary fiber with plenty of water or whole milk. *Castor Oil is good for stool formation and to avoid constipation. Take it before breakfast. *Before going to bed take Syrup Lactulose. It will form proper bulk of stools. *If there is impacted feces, use Glycerine adult suppositories. Hope I answered all of your questions. Please don t forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too. Have a wonderful time ahead. Keep in touch for a follow-up too to let me know if you have any doubts & need further assistance. I am available 24/7 for your help. Have a blessed time ahead. Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF USA