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Constipation during pregnancy

2024-10-16 08:26:44
I'm 7weeks pregnant and suffering with severe constipation, any home remedies to follow? I'm using progesterone it is causing constipation
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U should increase water intake, avoid dairy products, increase fibre intake.

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Apart from fruits and salad Psyllium husk

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For how many days are you constipated? How were your motions earlier ? Have you consulted your Gynaecologist about this problem ? Please consult a Gynaecologist with this information.

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You should take high fibre diet and have lots of water. Include salads, vegetables and fruits in your diet.

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Avoid dairy maida and fibre rich food yes progesterone causes the same but increase water intake , benefits more than risks

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High fiber diet is only home remedy that you can follow

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Progesterone can cause constipation, however constipation is a normal symptom of pregnancy, You can use laxitol or ishapgulla husk

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Plenty of fluids orally Green leafy Vegetables and high Fibre diet

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Hi Constipation i common in pregnancy Try aloevera juice , it helps. progesterone  usually causes Constipation.

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Plenty of water High fibre diet Mild laxative  which are safe in pregnancy. Consult for prescription please.

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Plenty of water Fruits Leafy vegetables To be consumed

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