Chronic Constipation Treatment- 817 Questions Answered

IM 45 YEAR OLD SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC CONSTIPATION SINCE 7 YEARS.DUE TO THIS CHRONIC CONSTIPATION I GET MANY STOMACH PROBLEMS.CURRENTLY IM TAKING CERMAFFIN PLUS, ISABOL N PRUEASE 2 MG TABLET FOR MY CHRONIC CONSTIPATION .BUT THESE MEDICINES HAVE NOT HELPED ME A BIT IN MY CONSTIPATION. PLZ SOMEONE SUGGEST A GOOD STOMACH LAXATIVE OR A GOOD STOOL SOFTN

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Dr. Subhamay Das Laparoscopic Surgeon | Siliguri

First and foremost is Lifestyle modifications: Drink plenty of water Take high fiber diet Avoid red meat Might require other types of laxatives or increase in dosage of the laxative you're using ... Read More

I am suffering from chronic constipation since I was 17 years old . Had hell lot of treatment but nothing worked. Kindly help

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Dr. Ravi Kumar Sharma General Surgeon | Pune

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Consult online with old investigations n treatment ... Read More

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I'm having chronic constipation since last 2 years. I wanted to know if stress, anxiety or depression can lead to chronic constipation? Will psychotherapy or CBT help in curing my condition? Should I consider therapy with a psychologist? What treatments will help? Kindly advise.

Asked for Male, 35 Years 658 Views v

Dr. Sumedha Tiwari Psychiatrist | Mumbai

For constipation you should first consult a gastroenterologist and rule out any GI pathology before consulting a psychiatrist. While stress/depression patients may also have constipation but it is gen ... Read More

I am suffering with chronic constipation. I also feel pain in rectum. Always hard stool comes out. Few months ago taken treatment of piles and any fissure. But no relief. Bleeding,pain, burning after comes out from motion.

Asked for Male, 26 Years 421 Views v

Dr. Sushil Lohiya Laparoscopic Surgeon | Nagpur

It seems you have obstructive defecation syndrome. See any general surgeon near you. He can surely help you. ... Read More

I have chronic constipation and recently I have a groin pain in the right which has aggravated the constipation.

Asked for Male, 50 Years 3479 Views v

Dr. Harisha N L General Physician | Bangalore

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Hello...hard stools or constipation can be treated with conservative dietary adjustments...fiber rich food helps in preventing constipation as it doesn’t get digested, plays an important role in your ... Read More

My father is suffering from chronic constipation. He is losing weight rapidly. Even 9-10 days without any bowel movement. There is no appetite. There is always burning feeling in stomach. Visited many doctors but any treatment is not working. Please suggest.

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Dr. Maruthesh Gowda Bariatric Surgeon | Bangalore

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Needs investigations urgently Visit my site patientedu.info (patient education through information) for further information. ... Read More

I have a problem of chronic constipation like it's always feel like I have a bowel movement every time

Asked for Male, 23 Years 532 Views v

Dr. Kumar Parth Gastroenterologist | Bangalore

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Hi, for constipation kindly note down following:Lacti fibre / PEG fibre/ Free go POWDER - one teaspoon in one glass of Luke warm water morning and night after meal for 20 days. Tab. FLAGYL 400 mg (1-1 ... Read More

I am having chronic constipation problem.also taking medicine for my gastritis. Please suggest any medicine

Asked for Female, 24 Years 389 Views v

Dr. Rinkesh Kumar Bansal Gastroenterologist | Gurgaon

Pegfiber 3 scoop bedtime ... Read More

I have a problem of chronic constipation and always feel like bowel movements,it last long sometimes for a week or sometimes it's not there.

Asked for Male, 23 Years 320 Views v

Dr. Rahul Poddar Laparoscopic Surgeon | Ghaziabad

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If stools are hard then it has to be treated. High fibre diet salads green vegetables fruits Should constitute 70% of total diet. Plenty of fluids coconut water lemon juice etc. Medicines if needed. I ... Read More

My father is suffering from chronic constipation from last 10 days. Due to this, he is not able to sat proper food.

Asked for Male, 75 Years 190 Views v

Dr. L.Prasanna General Physician | Vizianagaram

Syrup cremafin od 10 ml before bed or Tab.dulcoflex od 5 days nyt time ... Read More

I am a 34-year-old female suffering from chronic constipation with incomplete bowel emptying, bloating, and gas for the past 8 years since pregnancy. I have bowel movements daily, but I never feel completely emptied. Over the last year, my weight increased from 58 kg to 63 kg despite trying diet changes, home remedies, and Siddha treatment. I also

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Asked for Female, 33 Years 118 Views v

Dr. Veeresh Fattepur Ayurvedic General Medicine | Bengaluru

Take daily buttermilk avoid curd wheat products take fruits if you need more details consult Ayurvedic treatment ... Read More

I have been suffering frm chronic constipation for more than 2 yrs i have tried lintide purvict pegfiber others no use

Asked for Male, 32 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Lipika RK Gupta General Surgeon | Gurgaon

Chronic constipation for more than 2 years that has not improved despite medications such as Lintide (linaclotide), Prucalopride (Purivict), Pegfiber and other laxatives requires a detailed evaluation ... 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 Mothsra General 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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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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

Is there any surgical method to treat chronic fungal infection that has spread over a large part of the body? I have fungal infection that initially started from the groin and arm pit few years ago. It healed After treating it with oral itraconazole and luliconazole cream for three weeks, but after stopping treatment it returned and it's been like

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 57 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... 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?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 135 Views v

Dr. Mohammed Asif K A General 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

Since last 10 days suffering from Chronic constipation, bloating difficulty in clearing bowel movement due to hard dry stools. Tried many laxilatives, antibiotic rifigut 400 & pro biotics as per dr advice. Now another dr suggested to take Evacoul granules 75 mg one spoon at night. I want to know is it safe to start this medicine for constipati

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Asked for Male, 49 Years 137 Views v

Dr. A N M Owais Danish Proctologist | Hyderabad

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Evacoul granules are generally safe for constipation-predominant IBS. It works as a bulk-forming laxative and helps soften hard stools. Since you had small intestine obstruction surgery (2017), you sh ... Read More

Have been suffering from constipation since childhood. It’s not that I don’t pass stool at all — I do every single day, but I face a lot of struggle (40–50 minutes). For the last few years, I have tried diet changes, exercise,Yoga,Gym,Lifestyle changes, home remedies, and even consulted a nutritionist for about an year but n

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Asked for Female, 33 Years 86 Views v

Dr. A N M Owais Danish Proctologist | Hyderabad

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This is likely chronic functional constipation or sometimes a pelvic floor issue (outlet obstruction). Homeopathy has not helped, so I would advise stopping it. For now, please follow this: Do not si ... Read More

I have chronic constipation always. Doctor suggest gandharvastadi oil, Panchsakar churn, kankayan bati, Arogyavardhini vati,rajbati after meal and empty stomach Avipattikar but still motion not come Due to kankayan bati i have small headache.suggest any other medicine

Asked for Male, 35 Years 94 Views v

Dr. Mamta Baghel Ayurveda | Raipur

Hey only medication will not work in constipation sometimes poor dietry factors work blunder . ... Read More

I am diabetic with chronic Constipation with Inguinal Hernia. Please suggest medicine for Chronic Constipation. Allopathic and Ayurvedic both.

Asked for Male, 63 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Valli Ponsing General Physician | Chennai

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Syp.cremafin sugar free 30ml at bed time ... Read More

My daughter is suffering from chronic constipation since last 5-6 months . Everything was fine but from Last few days she is crying a lot while passing stool. Previously it was advised by doctor to give muout powder which helped her. But now again she is facing constipation and I am worried. I have attached a pic of her anal area. Kindly help if th

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Asked for Female, 2 Years 189 Views v

Dr. Pradeep Jain Pediatrician | Jodhpur

What is the weight of child ... Read More

I have constipation problem...stool is regular but front part is very hard followed by soft stool...dont know what's the wrong with me..sugar thyroid usg all report is ok.. Daily taking 4-5 lit water high fiber diet still same problem everyday... I am taking kayam/zandu nityam tablet everyday after breakfast and sometimes stool getting soft in eve

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Asked for Female, 25 Years 121 Views v

Dr. Vontigari Naga Vikram Naidu General Physician | New Delhi

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Hi. try walk everyday for 30 minutes or any kind of physical activity. Try to include fruits with your fiber diet and try plant based fiber powder , it will work good. For further information message ... Read More

I have constipation problem...stool is regular and on time but front part is very hard followed by soft stool...dont know what's the wrong with me..sugar thyroid usg all report is ok.. Daily taking 4-5 lit water high fiber diet still same problem everyday... I am taking kayam/zandu nityam tablet everyday after breakfast and sometimes stool getting

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Asked for Female, 25 Years 174 Views v

Dr. Vaishnavi N Ayurveda | Ahmedabad

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Yes you can take it daily but do not take it in morning time after breakfast. Take it only at night time before bed. Your stool is half hard and half soft because theres still some constipatedness due ... Read More

I'm having chronic and severe constipation issue I have changed my diet, drinking 13 to 14 glasses of water regularly every day, eating fibre, getting enough sleep But still no proper bowel movements Stools are dry naturally and does not come out smoothly I am tired now I don't know what is happening inside my gut I am also having probiotics and fi

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Asked for Male, 35 Years 156 Views v

Dr. Harshit Birla General Practitioner | Bhilwara

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You can consult me on practo or on nine four six two one six six one five seven. ... Read More

My one year old baby have constipation from 10 days no gastric prob only constipation plz help how to relief

Asked for Female, 29 Years 127 Views v

Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

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Greetings kindly hydrate the child well add more vegetables and fruits to eat ... Read More

I am 65 , have bloating and constipation, more problem is constipation, need to put pressure to obtain motion and my stool is thin and pencil like, I drink lot of water and eat fruits and vegetables Please advise a treatment for now as I will consult later

Asked for Male, 0 Years 117 Views v

Dr. Nikhil Patil Medical Gastroenterology | Bangalore

After ruling out Tsh , calcium,lead levels Start on fibre ... Read More

My son is having chronic constipation for an year we have tried multiple things but it is effective till we give laxative like PEG 3350 but it still comes back. I am really stressed what can i do?

Asked for Male, 4 Years 202 Views v

Dr. Devesh Goel General Practitioner | Delhi

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Kindly take a paid consult and share full history or contact me on 9999 x 104 x 408. ... Read More

Hi, I have started have constipation after lockdown. I have tried allopathy treatment twice, hemoeopathy once which did not help. I have already done lifestyle changes like being active, not eating oily food, consuming salad, trying to have early dinner. Not sure what else should i do. Can anyone pls suggest medicine to get this sorted? Thanks

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Asked for Female, 30 Years 158 Views v

Dr. Surbhi Singh Homoeopath | Hapur

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Some more details required for proper treatment and diagnosis You can consult me on practo ... Read More

IM 45 YEAR OLD SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC CONSTIPATION SINCE ONE YEAR.MY STOOLS HAVE BECOME SO HARD THAT IT CAUSES ANAL FISSURE. CURRENTLY IM TAKING CERMAFFIN PLUS SRUP.LOOZ SRUP N PRUEASE 2 MG TABLET BUT STILL MY STOOLS R VERY HARD.PLZ SOMEONE SUGGEST A GOOD STOOL SOFTENER WHICH MAKES MY STOOL SOFTER N EASIER TO PASS BY.

Asked for Male, 43 Years 89 Views v

Dr. Sukrit S Sethi Gastroenterologist | Gurgaon

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Would recommend an evaluation 1) Colonic Transit Study 2) Anorectal Manometry 3) Colonoscopy Treatment should be based on the above reports ... Read More

Can I use pegalup syp twice a day (25 ml after lunch and 25 ml after dinner)for my chronic constipation problem??is it safe?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 106 Views v

Dr. Pranav Chandak Gastroenterologist | Parbhani

Ya pegalup SYP is safe. Start with after dinner 15 ml If still having issue with constipation you can slowly increase dose or take it twice a day ... Read More

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