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Taking Fish Oil, Had Constipation. Had Taken Fish Tablets And Had Loose Stools. Suggest?
I have been taking fish oil for about two months and have recently had a nasty bout of constipation, I am a vegetarian and have never suffered with this before, but previous to this I was taking fish oil capsules for about the same time then had the opposite effect of loose stools, could this occur after being on the oil for that amount of time or would it happen earlier? Thank you!
Thu, 26 Sep 2013
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM).
Usually fish oil usually causes loose stool as side effect. For constipation you may just increase intake of fibers in your diet by taking lots of fruits and vegetables or may add psyllium fibers
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.
Usually fish oil usually causes loose stool as side effect. For constipation you may just increase intake of fibers in your diet by taking lots of fruits and vegetables or may add psyllium fibers
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.
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