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Is it safe to use enema kit at home for constipation without doctor consultation or medical help. If no what are the risks associated with it and what is the alternative for constipation cure other that the generic over the counter laxative medicines available.

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If it is for you than at 39 age instead of taking enema and medicines best is take High fibre diet including fruits lot of liquid and light dinner. Daily walk of half an hour will help. If it is chron ... Read More

My daughter is 3 yrs old last week only we have used enema on her but again this week she's hasn't poop so is it safe to use enema again on her?

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You need to provide her with high fibre diet like fruits, green leafy vegetables . Thank you Dr Aditi Birje MD PEDIATRICS KEM HOSPITAL MUMBAI SHREE GURUMAAULI CLINIC YOGI NAGAR BORIVALI WEST MUMBAI ... Read More

O am facing i digesrion problem . I wanted to take enema at home so i wanted to know which solution tobe used for the enema at home to over come constipation an colan cleaning

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Enema is required if severe CONSTIPATION or hard stools. Otherwise Treatment would depend on the cause. Glycerine enemas are common enemas can be used at home. ... Read More

Hi, I gave enema to my child who was suffering from constipation. It was warm water enema through pump. But whenever he has constipation problem should I give him enem

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No not always ...give proper fibrous diet and fluids ... Read More

I have a constipation issue most frequently. So., i searched on internet. And found enema. I have not done it before. Is enema is safe ?. Should i add oil also in water?. Best time to do?? Any side effects??

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Yes it is safe but undergoing by specialist supervisor ... Morning time is best ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I'm 11weeks pregnant having constipation can I do enema at home??is it safe? I'm using syrup but not effective.

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even video consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ... Read More

I have been facing severe constipation for two days and need enema urgently so i want to know who can serve me enema

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HELLO, ANY MALE COMPOUNDER, PROCTOCLYSIS ENEMA. O.K BYE ... Read More

I am a piles patient and i m suffering from constipation from last 3 days. Blood is visible during bowel movement. Can i use neotomic enema for empty my bowel?

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ... Read More

My girlfriend is suffering from constipation from 9 days and has not gone to washroom from last 9 days. Please suggest what enema solution should be taken at home.

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[ ] Hi, for constipation kindly Take plenty of salads with lunch and dinner. Increase intake of water. Avoid bread(maida items).Try Issabgol Husk powder. Take Flax seeds, fry it in a pan without oil, ... Read More

What type of enema solution should be taken at home.plz suggest.as she is suffering from constipation from last 9 days.

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Hello, If your patient has not passed stools for the last 9 days she may require a manual evacuation of the impacted stools. Constipation can be prevented by having lots of high fiber (salads, cereals ... Read More

Im 19weeks pregnant, severe constipation and bloating since 3 days, took cremaffin syrup and enema 10mg suppositories also, but still no motion since 3 days

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Constipation like this is common in pregnancy, but not responding to a laxative and an enema for 3 days needs a doctor's review in person. ... Read More

I have a 5-year-old daughter who has been diagnosed with autism. We have tried various therapies for the past three years. Many people have told us that she may have gut-related issues, but no specific medication has been prescribed for them. We have also tried dietary changes and stopped giving her wheat, bakery products, maida, chocolates, and m

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Hello share your concern with your paediatrician. Treating constipation can be done using medications but that is going to give you a temporary relief but the root cause should be identified if the sy ... Read More

My name is Mamta. I am 21 years old and my weight is 48 kg. I have been suffering from constipation for the last 1.5 years. In the meantime, I have taken a lot of medicines, both medical and indigenous, but I did not feel any difference. Due to constipation, I have problem of piles and also have gas and acid. The ultrasound report was absolutely no

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Should get an CECT done ... Read More

Struggling with severe constipation for the past one month.having 2.5ltrs fluid cremaffin 15ml both in night and early morning.The stool became very hard and got stuck in the Anus and forced to do have enema . Within 2 weeks 4 enemas was given. Last week underwent a spine surgery. Before the surgery I was given enema . And during hospitalisation

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

My wife is in 2nd trimester pregnancy and her severe Constipation is not going away despite increasing quantity of lactulose solution, with intaking of green leaves and water intake. What to do as iam trying since two days. No desired result. Is cremaffin safe in pregnancy? Pls guide

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Constipation is common during pregnancy. Cremaffin may be used during pregnancy when advised by her obstetrician, but avoid repeatedly increasing laxative doses without medical supervision. Since lact ... Read More

I have constipation issue since years. But since sometime I am facing fecal impaction kind of thing. Stool is not coming out on its own. It use to happen sometime earlier but since last 10 days i am taking mepreat, I can't pass stool in the noon. I took (glycerine suppository and lexapeg) same day for 2 alternative days. Now I am not able to pass m

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Go for isabgol. For more queries, kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96. ... Read More

I usually have constipation. But since sometime I have hard stool stuck at rectrm end which is not coming out on its own. I used glycerine suppository and lexapeg. One dose but still same.

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How much is ur water intake? Wats ur diet? Kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96 for proper guidance. ... Read More

Hi i have been taking golbi 300 for a month now and ever since I took it I m highly constipated it was given because i had direct bilurubin 0.47 but rest were all within range although when I went to see my GP he asked to up my dose to twice and added livoluk but even after livoluk i was constipated on and off. So i weaned off golbi its been 2 days

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Stop all the medication. And mention why you have undergone these blood tests... what were the initial symptoms? ... Read More

I am a female 24 years old have constipation. I visit the doctors and all my reportsof USG, endoscopy, colonoscopy,stool tests are all normal. But still I face constipation. I was given Gut clear syrup ( lactilol monohydrate) By gastroenterologist It has been 2 days i have taken the medicine but still no stool passed till now Earlier I used to t

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Your normal ultrasound, upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and stool tests are reassuring and make a serious structural bowel disease unlikely. At 24 years of age, considering that you have a healthy di ... Read More

I have constipation and gas problem below chest sometimes i have pain in below chest but from last 3 months sometime motion comes sometimes not m getting frustrated amples of blood tests done everything is normal then what is the problem with motion and m.obesed weight 86 kg and height 161 cm...do i need to go for colonoscopy and endoscopy rest no

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Need to evaluate clinically for the cause. Also review what all investigations have been done. May need a colonoscopy ... Read More

My son (2 year 11months) is having constipation from last few days. Is there any syrup or stool softener available for kids of this small age? Thank you.

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Definitely increase water intake and giving fruits and veggies. That will help set a routine of passing stools daily. For this acute discomfort you may try glycerine anal suppository, which needs to ... Read More

For body detoxification naturopathy suggests treatment of water enema is it useful . Naturopathy centers are using water enema process

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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailments before consuming any medicine ... Read More

Want to order almunia 30 recommend by a hemopathtic doctor doctor you it is god for me ..facing chorn8c constipation from long time mucus kinda stool

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Since its a chronic complaint its better to go for proper homeopathic medications by means of proper case and history taking. Try to find out what is the exact cause of this long standing constipation ... Read More

Due to severe heat and spice foods in our area constipation came and unable to go toilet in correct time need to drink tea or some hot water ... What to do even if the toilet came its too hard and tear the anus.. what to to how to completely cure it ..

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Start a stool softener ( duphalac) 2tsb at night ... Do seitz bath( sit in warm water? Apply smuth ointment over anus before defecation..this will heal anus tear ... Read More

I am having stomach pain in morning almost twice a week which is better by passing gas..constipation ..passing rstools alternate day.otjerwise eating well and no problem during day time suggest some medicine or diet

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Need to visit some general medicine or general surgeon specialist for better understanding of your problem. As the treatment depends on clinical examination and more. ... Read More

Ive been facing constipation type hard stools since almost a month now and along with it I also see rise in weight after the tuberculosis treatment that just got over before few months ago. And its affecting my hormones too. So what to do to treat it?

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How frequently You are passing stools? Are you passing FLATUS (gas) Regularly? If yes, then Nothing to worry. Just add more Fibre(fruits & vegetables) to your diet and take plenty of water. what you ... Read More

I have been having constipation and I was having regular bowel movements before not it's small quantity how much time it takes to heal constipation. My doctor said I have colitis (not ibd colitis) but mild inflammation of colon so how long it takes to heal that and is their possibility of this turning into ibd

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

Hi I am having constipation from three months. I can pass the stools regularly but it is hard. I am having only rice and sambhar now and chapathi. I drink 2L of water but still it is of no use. It is quite difficult to pass stools. I have read on the internet that constipation is symptoms of colorectal cancer. Hence, am worries about that. The stoo

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Constipation is not always related to colon cancer. You must be worried if u see fresh bleed in stools. Increase your water intake. ... Read More

My four yrs child do not eat well he do not like fruits and do not eat chapati and vegitables and have constipation problem please guide me .

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Maintain hydration and give fibre rich diet like fruits and vegetables more ... Read More

I had constipation for few days. So I did thyroid test and the results show TSH 5.92. ALSO HbA1c is 5.8. total cholesterol 203. Any suggestions for my condition please??

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Tell me about your dietary behavior. Start consuming a lot of fibres and fruits in your diet. ... Read More

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