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Constipation issue
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My wife is suffering from constipation issues for several days. I don't know it's because of spice foods or dehydration. Its often happening. When she eat spice food or not in the routine these issue occur. Also what kind of food she can take. What is the quick remedy for this issue she is troubling to let out the waste as the anus point is painful and irritated
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Based on the symptoms you have described, your wife is most likely experiencing functional constipation with associated anal irritation or a small anal fissure, which is why passing stool has become painful. This commonly happens due to irregular meal timing, dehydration, spicy foods, low fiber intake, and straining, and it is a very frequent and treatable condition.
Constipation that worsens with spicy food or disruption of routine is usually related to hard or dry stools, which stretch the anal opening and cause pain, burning, or irritation while passing stool. Once pain starts, the body tends to avoid proper bowel movement, which further worsens constipation and creates a cycle. This does not indicate any serious disease in most cases.
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Immediate relief measures include increasing water intake (at least 2.5–3 liters per day), avoiding spicy and very oily foods for a few days, and ensuring regular meal timings. Taking Isabgol (psyllium husk) 1–2 teaspoons at night with warm water or milk helps soften stools and makes passage painless. If pain is significant at the anal opening, applying a local anesthetic plus healing ointment (such as lignocaine-based cream) before and after bowel movement can give relief and allow healing.
Dietary recommendations include increasing fiber-rich foods like vegetables, fruits (papaya, pear, apple), whole grains, oats, and curd. Warm fluids in the morning, especially warm water, can help stimulate bowel movement. Prolonged sitting on the toilet and straining should be avoided.
Health Tips
If constipation or pain persists beyond a few days, or if there is bleeding, severe pain, or worsening symptoms, she should be examined by a doctor to rule out fissure or piles and start appropriate treatment. With early care and routine correction, this condition usually resolves completely.
Good luck! And do contact in case of any doubt.
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Chronic constipation due to sedentary lifestyles. Isabgol (psyllium husk) 1 tbsp in hot water/ milk before sleep .please consult if you have fissure/pain/itching/bleeding in stool due to constipation .
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drink plenty of water ,eat more fibrous food like carrot,cucumber, papaya.etc.avoid fried and street food as much as you can.
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Constipation can resolve by drink plenty of fluids, eat fibre rich food like muringa, cheera, include veg and fruits.. I need to know more proper history..
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Constipation of short duration mostly is associated with decreased fiber intake in food
Next Steps
Increase fiber in diet by adding guava, chia seeds and other leafy vegetables of your choice. Consume at-least 1gm fiber per kg body weight.
Health Tips
If you want you can try isabgol powder or take tablet besacodyl once a day for temporary relief. Diet needs to be fixed to avoid similar episodes
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