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Suggest Treatment For Constipation

Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015

Question: I have bowel movements every morning, but for the last month I have felt constipated
I do take Correctol laxative but this is just a short term release. I am 70 yrsold

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Life style modification required

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Constipation is a common symptom faced in many patients. Here is how you should go about it

1. follow a high fiber diet, full of fruits and vegetables
2. most often constipation is because of less water intake. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water per day
3. avoid milk and milk products until you are better
4. tab sporolac three times a day will help replenish your gut with good bacteria
5. continue to use the laxative
6. if symptoms don't improve meet a surgeon to rule our hemorrhoids

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (25 hours later)

Thank you for responding.

What is tab sporolac and can I buy it over counter, also how often should I take
the correctol laxative?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Twice a day

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks a getting back

Correctol can be used twice a day but please watch out for pain abdomen, fatigue and cramps.
Sporolac can be bought over the counter. It is generally available in all pharamacies

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar