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Chronic constipation
My mother is a chronic diabetes patient 74 year old and taking the following medication
Jalra OD 100 mg
Rebsec DSR
Pruvict 1 mg
Nurokind Gold RF
Rosubest 5 mg
Etizola 0.25 mg
Amaryl 1 mg
Softovac for diabetics
Despite medicines for smooth bowel movement, she often have constipation.
The matter becomes worse when she have bread( even brown bread)
She mostly follows a diet as per food chart.
Kindly let us know whether simple dietary change will do or do we need some other medication.
Is it a big concern!?
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A diet change is a must since she is already on so many medications.its possible that inspite of the diet chart her fibre intake or fluid intake is less.also she may not be getting enough physical activity.
Its impirtant to know her sugar profile.
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consult for a lifestyle management plan
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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.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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5 yrs exp
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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Raveendran S R
General Physician
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi., I can understand your concern.
It can be a side effect any medicine.
Avoid taking bread too much.
Take fibre rich diet.
Next Steps
take gudlax plus laxative 10 ml at night after food, when needed.
Health Tips
drink adequate water
regular walking.
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