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Castor oil for constipation

2021-05-02 17:31:03
My father (77 age) is highly constipated so ayurvedic doc suggested 3 tsf of castor oil every night. Is it safe to take castor oil regulary ? I hope it does not impact in long run ? Any other way to cure it permanently and without long term side effects ?
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Giving castor oil like this isn’t a good thing,you should get him evaluated clinically for further management and!!
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Stop giving oil,as it may lead to other health issues
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Get him evaluated by a surgeon on practo

Answered2021-05-02 17:43:19

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