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Constipation. Taking A Drink, Condition Better And Worsened. Will Drinking Olive Oil Help?

Well I am Always constipated and my Doc Gave me a Liquid to drink 2x a day and it is very very sweet. In the beginning it was working and now I am back to being constipated. I was wondering if I drank like a teaspoon of olive will it help me go? I am on the third day now and when I do go it's worse then being in the 11hours of labor I was in with my youngest son. Please I need some advice,....... Thank You
Wed, 7 Aug 2013
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi, there are so many laxatives, which are approved by the gvernaments and made by the standered companies. You have to use the laxatives, for quite some time and then stop, should use fibre containing foods continulously.Take more of water.
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General & Family Physician Dr. Polash Sannigrahi's  Response
Hello dear,

The causes of constipation can be:
1. Any pathology/ sub acute obstruction in the Gastrointestinal tract
2. Irritable bowel syndrome- constipation predominant type.
3. Functional cause- due to decreased gastric motility
4. Less intake of fluids & fiber rich diet.
5. Prolonged use of certain medications.
6. Hormonal & Metabolic causes, etc.

Though symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of Laxatives, their regular use is not advised.
And as long as the underlying cause is not treated, symptoms will keep recurring.

So, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist & get a proper physical examination done.
Investigations like complete blood count, Ultrasound scan of abdomen, Colonoscopy & contrast studies will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for your symptoms.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Till then, take healthy nutritious diet, exercise regularly and keep away stress.

Wishing a good health.
Take care.
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Constipation. Taking A Drink, Condition Better And Worsened. Will Drinking Olive Oil Help?

Hi, there are so many laxatives, which are approved by the gvernaments and made by the standered companies. You have to use the laxatives, for quite some time and then stop, should use fibre containing foods continulously.Take more of water. Thank you.