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Suggest Remedy For Constipation Due To Migraine Medicine

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Posted on Mon, 6 Oct 2014
Question: 13yo dayghter is having side effect of constipation due to meds she is taking for migraines. What is best remedy?
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Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Suggestions on constipation

Detailed Answer:
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. I have certain questions and suggestions for you.
Questions:
1. After how many days of using medicine did she get constipated and what is the medicine she is using for migraine?
2. Since how long is the kid constipated?
3. Does the kid have any bleeding along with hard stools?
4. How much milk does the kid consume per day?
5. Does the kid eat fruits and vegetables (fibre diet) appropriately?

Suggestions:
1. Natural methods are the best to relieve constipation.
2. Constipation is a risk factor for UTI
3. Maximum milk consumption per day should not exceed 300-400ml
4. Minimum 3-4 cups of fruits and vegetables to be consumed per day
5. Give her at least 2 liters of water per day.

Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Sumanth Amperayani

Pediatrician, Pulmonology

Practicing since :2003

Answered : 8339 Questions

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Suggest Remedy For Constipation Due To Migraine Medicine

Brief Answer: Suggestions on constipation Detailed Answer: Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. I have certain questions and suggestions for you. Questions: 1. After how many days of using medicine did she get constipated and what is the medicine she is using for migraine? 2. Since how long is the kid constipated? 3. Does the kid have any bleeding along with hard stools? 4. How much milk does the kid consume per day? 5. Does the kid eat fruits and vegetables (fibre diet) appropriately? Suggestions: 1. Natural methods are the best to relieve constipation. 2. Constipation is a risk factor for UTI 3. Maximum milk consumption per day should not exceed 300-400ml 4. Minimum 3-4 cups of fruits and vegetables to be consumed per day 5. Give her at least 2 liters of water per day. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. Wish your kid good health. Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,