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Constipation in pregnancy

2020-08-20 09:11:09
I am 26 weeks pregnant was taking 45 mg iron and increased dose to 100mg iron tablet from past 1 week due to low Haemoglobin... I feel so constipated in day time...also my back hurts. Any stool softener or syrup can be suggested ? I feel so uncomfortable and irritated all the time because of this.
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Take plenty of water Take isapgul husk 2 tsp in 1 glass of water Get back to doctor if you are not relieved with this Take plenty of fibre rich diet like veggies and fruits

Answered2020-08-20 09:38:39

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Syrup Duphalac 4 spoons at bedtime with a glass of warm water daily once for 1 week
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Continue iron and calcium supplements Mothers Horlicks two spoons with milk two times a day for a month
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Drink lots of water and fruits juice Avoid lifting weights and stress and intercourses and travel Avoid papaya and pineapple Take 3 bananas daily Avoid dehydration

Answered2020-08-20 15:06:30

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