1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Gastroenterology

  4. Castor oil for constipation. Oil daily?

Castor oil for constipation

2024-02-29 15:40:48
Hi I have chronic constipation problem . After trying various options in allopathy , homeopathy , went fir Ayurveda . My doc recommended castor oil one tsp daily by which I keep my constipation under control and it seems working . It's been an year . Can I continue with this or is there any prob with consuming castor oil daily ?
33 Views

Answers (1)

Donot try such remedies Consult a gastroenterologist for proper treatment Use a laxative or fibre supplement
Health Tips
high fibre more hydration active lifestyle

Answered2024-02-29 15:50:28

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Articles you may like

Beauty Secrets of Castor Oil

Dr.Soosi Christopher

Castor oil can grow long hair, eyelashes, eyebrows if used in the correct way. It also helps to relieve constipation and ... Read more

12 Best Essential Oils for Skin & Hair

Dr.Nivedita Dadu

Essential oils are popular skin and hair care products. What exactly are essential oils? They have concentrated plant e ... Read more

All About Constipation

Ms.Vidhi Chawla

What is constipation?Constipation is a condition of the digestive system where an individual has hard feces that are dif ... Read more

Quick Remedies To Treat Constipation

Dr.Sarthak Chakravarty

Constipation is standing out as a very common problem nowadays. Which was earlier believed to be an ailment of toddlers ... Read more

Olive Oil

Ms.Pushpa Ladsariya

Vegetable oils—like olive and canola—may be heart-healthy,but they’re still high in calories, which can add up to big-ti ... Read more

Constipation Causes & Treatment

Dr.Sharda

ConstipationConstipation is a common condition in which you may have fewer than three bowel movements a week; stools are ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Constipation problem

361 Views
Hello! From few days i am having too much constipation issue. I took a syrup called evict for now a week ...Read More

Constipation

243 Views
Hello. I a facing constipation issue from last 7-8 days. I took a syrup called evict for almost 5-6 days ...Read More

Tinnex, constipation

233 Views
I was prescribed Tinnex for Tinnitus. But I want to know, does Tinnex increase constipation? Because I ha ...Read More

Chronic constipation, IBS C, Piles

176 Views
Hi, For last few years I am suffering from piles, Constipation problem means incomplete evacuation, dry a ...Read More

Constipation

167 Views
My father is 73 years old. He feels the urge to poop but is unable to. He feels it is stuck. A few weeks ...Read More

Chronic constipation

19 Views
Hi Doctor, I am suffering from chronic constiaption and gas.Stomach is not clearing well from past one we ...Read More

Constipation

28 Views
I have constipation for whole life , But mg constipation is getting worse now , medicines works but when ...Read More

Watery stools/Constipation

22 Views
Hello doctors, From last 3 days I've either facing very little amount of watery stool or constipation. I ...Read More

Constipation

44 Views
From 2 months suffering with constipation pls advice what could be reason and feel something stucking on ...Read More

Constipation turned loose motions

26 Views
I had constipation for 1 week so I had 4 tsp of castor oil empty stomach. Now I'm having loose motions. P ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.