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Usage Of Psyllium

Premium Questions

Dr. Klerida Shehu MD

Hello, I recently started on psyllium husk (unflavored) for regularity. My stools the last couple days have turned orange. Should I be concerned? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Klerida Shehu ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr.  Ratnakar Kini MD

I am 94 years old and my question is "Is it safe for me to use psyllium husk power as a product for fiber use" ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ratnakar Kini ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr.  Rudina Balliu MD

I'm taking magnesium and psyllium for constipation and fear I might be taking too much magnesium but I have such difficulty if I don't take something. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rudina Balliu ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Pravin Gore MD

Hi Doctor, i take one teaspoon of Isabgol( psyllium husk) before lunch and dinner with 2 glasses of ... acidity problem) as recommended by my nutrician... I have heard of lots of side effects of psyllium ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Pravin Gore ( Proctologist)
Dr. Mohammed Tauseef MD

Hello, I'm taking cipralex and I would like to know if I can start taking Cleanse RX. It has psyllium husk powder, vitamin c , lemon bioflavonoid, magnesium oxide , magnesium carbonate and senna. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mohammed Tauseef ( General & Family Physician)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.  Rakesh Karanwal MD

I have been using psyllium husk for quite some time and I noticed that every time I use it, I get ... cases of people reacting violently to dust from psyllium. The articles included ways to minimize ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakesh Karanwal ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Kathy Shattler MD

My doctor advised me to get 21 grms of fiber a day and I was thinking of unflavored psyllium to ... are habit forming, I didn t think of psyllium as a laxative. Do you think this would work? ... View answer

Answered by : Kathy Shattler ( Dietitian & Nutritionist)
Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

usually exacerbated when I eat anything. Earlier in the week, I had taken some psyllium husk, which I understand can cause bloating and gas. If it is from the psyllium, how long would this take to work... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Nupur K MD

psyllium husk will help . Also, i am nursing my baby so will there be any side effects of psyllium husk on ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Nupur K ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu MD

[I have been diagnosed with duodenitis. Symptoms - loose stools, v slight discomfort in stomach region. I take physillium husks to alleviate. Diet - porridge with bananas and dates, seeded bread, berries, fish - salmon... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ( Internal Medicine Specialist)