Lactulose For Constipation- 2286 Questions Answered

I am 1 and half months postpartum , have been taking lactulose syrup (15ml) to help with constipation. It worked until last week. Now the syrup isn't working and I have to strain every morning. I drink more than 10 glasses of water per day but it doesn't help I only end up going to urinate multiple times. Also how long is it recommended to take lac

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Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

My baby is 3 months and 22 days old. She is passing stool in 3-4 days which is causing her pain and she cries a lot. Can i give lactulose solution (lactolook syrup) to her?

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Dr. Bijli NandaGeneral Practitioner | Noida

Preferably do not give any oral laxative .increase your intake of fruits and vegetables and take plenty of fluids.that will improve the motions in the baby too. Abdominal massage also helps. ... Read More

Does lactulose syrup contain sugar and does it effects or causes diabetes Im using for constipation For last 2 weeks Just asking because taste is very sweet

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Dr. Ramesh RauInternal Medicine | Ahmedabad

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No it doesn't contain sugar 3doesn't cause diabetes ... Read More

Can I give lactulose syrup to 4 month baby to soften the stool. If can be given how much I can give.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 520 Views v

Dr. Harit BansalPediatrician | Sonipat

No you use glycerin pediatric suppository ... Read More

My father in law is already taking medicine for CKD and hypertension. He is presently facing constipation problem. Whether lactulose can be taken to get rid of constipation without having any side effects?

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Are lactulose laxatives harmful or have any side effects used for more than a month? Please suggest.

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Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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I'm 2 weeks postpartum mother. Can I take lactulose syrup for constipation while breastfeeding my newborn? She's also admitted in nicu for 6 days after birth for at the risk of sepsis. I'm very worried about her health.

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Dr. Vithal KumbarGastroenterologist | Bagalkot

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Yes can take ... Read More

I am having constipation after my c-section.. having lactulose syrup also but it's not working what should I do .

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Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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I have been taking lactulose for last 4 months as I had anal fissure. The fissure is cured now and I want to stop lactulose. Is there any safe substitute that I can use instead of lactulos

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Dr. Manoj KumarGeneral Physician | Dehradun

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Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

Is lactulose safe for long term use? Say 6 months or so. Can it be stopped abruptly to switch to something more efficient?

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta PawarGeneral Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... 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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Asked for Female, 27 Years 38 Views v

Dr. Nirupama MPediatrician | Bengaluru

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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Dr. Vishal BansalGeneral Surgeon | Indore

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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Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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

Constipation, bloating, urge to pass stool but couldn't. Reduced appetite and energy level. Current Medication - Lactulose and Isubgaol for the last 5 days.

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Dr. Shweta Ramesh RawaleGeneral Physician | Parbhani

Consume high fibre diet Increase water intake ... 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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Dr. Priyanka NathGynecologist/Obstetrician | Durgapur

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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Dr. Gaurav JainGeneral Physician | Ahmedabad

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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Dr. Gaurav JainGeneral Physician | Ahmedabad

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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Dr. Laveena BalaniGeneral Surgeon | Ajmer

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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Dr. Siddiraju VenkatakapilkishoreLaparoscopic Surgeon | Bangalore

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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Dr. Praveen Kumar T NGastroIntestinal Surgeon | Bangalore

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

I’ve been having chronic constipation for a long time along with incomplete emptying and frequent watery leakage. I often feel like stool is still retained even after going to the toilet, and it causes discomfort and anxiety in daily life but I wanted to ask whether lactulose might be a better or gentler option for long-term management of my

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Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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

I’ve been having chronic constipation for a long time along with incomplete emptying and sometimes watery leakage. I often feel like stool is still retained even after going to the toilet, and it causes discomfort and anxiety in daily life but I wanted to ask whether lactulose might be a better or gentler option for long-term management of my

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Asked for Male, 15 Years 44 Views v

Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... 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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Dr. Manissha ChaudhriGeneral Physician | Gurgaon

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

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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Dr. Dhwani KatiraHomoeopath | Mumbai

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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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Dr. Ankur AkelaUrologist | Patna

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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Dr. Bandla SateeshGeneral Surgeon | Guntur

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

I am a patient hypothyroidism on 62.5 mcg thyrox I have constipation from last 2-3 years initially it about passing stool in 2 days not that duration has increased to 3 days. Because of constipation I have developed anal fissure,sentinel tag I take adequate fibre vegetables etc and alot of water too still symptoms persist Can I take lactulose 15 m

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Dr. Ravi Kumar NadellaGeneral Physician | Hyderabad

Yes ... 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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Dr. Mohammed Asif K AGeneral Physician | Chennai

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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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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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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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Dr. Mohamed HanifGeneral Surgeon | Chennai

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

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My baby is 3 months and 22 days old. She is passing stool in 3-4 days which is causing her pain and she cries a lot. Can i give lactulose solution (lactolook syrup) to her?

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Does lactulose syrup contain sugar and does it effects or causes diabetes Im using for constipation For last 2 weeks Just asking because taste is very sweet

Can I give lactulose syrup to 4 month baby to soften the stool. If can be given how much I can give.

My father in law is already taking medicine for CKD and hypertension. He is presently facing constipation problem. Whether lactulose can be taken to get rid of constipation without having any side effects?

Are lactulose laxatives harmful or have any side effects used for more than a month? Please suggest.

I'm 2 weeks postpartum mother. Can I take lactulose syrup for constipation while breastfeeding my newborn? She's also admitted in nicu for 6 days after birth for at the risk of sepsis. I'm very worried about her health.

I am having constipation after my c-section.. having lactulose syrup also but it's not working what should I do .

I have been taking lactulose for last 4 months as I had anal fissure. The fissure is cured now and I want to stop lactulose. Is there any safe substitute that I can use instead of lactulos

Is lactulose safe for long term use? Say 6 months or so. Can it be stopped abruptly to switch to something more efficient?

Constipation, bloating, urge to pass stool but couldn't. Reduced appetite and energy level. Current Medication - Lactulose and Isubgaol for the last 5 days.

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

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.

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.

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

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 ..

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

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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