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2022-02-21 06:51:39
So i was having very foul smelling farts and the reason was constipation/not clear bowel movements. So, wanted to know, i have been prescribed bisacodyl 5mg for 5 days, is this medicine safe? And also, will it cure the constipation after stopping? Please help me to understand this question..
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Take plenty of liquids and fruits rich in fibre like papaya and banana.

Answered2022-02-21 16:45:42

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Kindly discuss for your concern.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

Answered2022-02-21 10:48:18

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Answered2022-02-21 09:49:49

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USE BISACODYL FOR THE DAYS --PRESCRIBED BY YOUR DOCTOR --THEN YOU MAY USE FIBRE BASED LAXATIVES --IF REQUIRED --FOR LONG PERIOD.. YOU MAY USE 250 GM OF FRESH VEGETABLE SALADS AND 150 GM OF FRUITS BEFORE LUNCH AND DINNER ;;; USE 1 GLASS OF CARROT FRESH UNFILTERED JUICE AND A GLASS OF PINEAPPLE JUICE AT INTERVALS --TAKE FRESH SOFT EASILY DIGESTABLE ; FIBER RICH DIET DAILY ; RESTRICT OILY ;FRIED AND JUNK FOOD. AVOID COLAS AND ALCOHOL AND SMOKING .----DO REGULAR EXERCISE AND YOGA--DRINK 12-15 GLASS OF WATER /. FLUIDS DAILY --. AVOID MENTAL NEGATIVE ENRGY LIKE ANGER AND FILL WITH POSITIVE ENERGY LIKE HELPING MIND;SMILING ; BE HAPPY AND MAKE OTHERS HAPPY . SLEEP FOR 8 HOURS AND MAKE YOUR DAILY SCHEDULE SYSTEMATIC ---YOU WILL BE OK THEN

Answered2022-02-21 07:46:54

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Bisacodyl is good drug for short duration. Better get evaluated for the cause of constipation.
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lots of fluids green leafy vegetables lots of fruits avoid Beer... dehydrates and causes constipation. good luck

Answered2022-02-21 07:44:49

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Safe but not permanent solution to constipation. Have fibre rich diet , drink plenty, walk more.

Answered2022-02-21 07:06:11

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Kindly discuss your concern

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Use fiber food,fruits and increase intake of water

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