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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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My doctor has recommended picofresh suspension once a day for 5 days after c section but I still have constipation. Is picofresh suspension safe for long term? Also I feel pain around navel area what can be the cause of this?

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eat fresh green leafy vegetables and dfibre rich food.. ...  Read More

I had my c section 20 days back and now started having constipation and hard still issue. Please suggest. I have taken smoothe syrup and duphalac both.

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Hi dear homoeopathic medicines will give you best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance Medicines will reach you via courier services ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, my child has born on 2nd november '2021 by C Section nd now my motions (Constipation) is too tight,kindly suggest something.

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Laxatives and High fibre diet. Consult for Medication ...  Read More

I had my c section delivery 15 days back now all of a sudden since yesterday I am having constipation and pain in my anus while passing gass, standing , sitting or even lying , it is like a knife stabbing pain and coming in intervals. Can you please guide me what should I do

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If you have pain in your anus then you should consult a General Surgeon. You might have developed an abscess in the buttocks or may be a fissure in anus. Caesarean or even constipation per se can't be ...  Read More

Hi Dr.. I had delivery through c section in may.. it's been more than 20 days I'm having extreme constipation and body ache.. tried home remedies and laxative but nothing working.. if I strain it leaves me in pain.. please help

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Hi U can use dulcolax suppository per rectally Also have enough water and high fibre diet If nothing works , visit a hospital for enema ...  Read More

I had my c section delivery on 26th august. And today is 8th day and I am extremely constipated. I took softening syrup but nothing is helping . What can I do?

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Hie, I’m mom of 2 months old baby.. Actually after delivery I’m facing constipation issues… having incomplete bowl daily… also facing constipation issues sometimes .. how to get rid off from this problem ..

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Take high fiber diet and drink lot of water ...  Read More

When i can start crunches after c section ?

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I had a c section and it has a odor and they use glue to close it up it is normal or should i go to the er

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odor from a c section scar could be infection if its associated with pain and fluid. do not use glue to close it up as it can get more infected. ...  Read More

I had c section before 5 weeks im not able to pass stool properly sometimes I see blood after passing stool so I was using cremaffin plus without my doctor advice for 15 days what should I do

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Straining with constipation after a C-section commonly causes small tears or piles that bleed a little, which is likely what's happening to you. Using a laxative on your own for two weeks without your ...  Read More

• I have URINE INFECTION since 1 month (E. COLI growth). • have a HORSESHOE KIDNEY. • CREATININE is 1.1. • currently at 35 WEEKS 4 DAYS pregnant. • Can I wait until 38 WEEKS 4 DAYS for c section delivery? Is there any chance for water breakage before that?

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You can wait with regular monitoring of fetal growth scan and dopplar study and other blood parameters In case of any emergency contact your obstetrician ...  Read More

I had a C-section delivery in June, and I am still bleeding and passing a lot of clots. also have pain in the areas above and below the stitches.

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Is it safe to undergo CO₂ laser therapy for abdominal stretch marks six months after a C-section? What are the potential side effects or risks associated with the treatment? How effective is CO₂ laser therapy for reducing the appearance of stretch marks, and what kind of results can typically be expected?

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Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ...  Read More

I have completed 8 weeks of c section, my bleeding was stopped after one month,but now I'm getting mild bleeding.Is it normal .

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I have completed 6 weeks of c section.Now I have got dry cough.Im scared what if coughing causes any problem to internal stiches.Please help me with this

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I have completed 6 weeks of c section.Last week I got a small pinch of blood from my c section scar from one end.When contacted my gynecologist she said it is serous discharge.But even after applying t- bact and Placenta extract gel,I'm not understanding is the wound healing or not. The photo is attached for reference. Kindly guide me.

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How long it takes to complete the procedure of C section? What is the cost of the procedure and any pre requisite?

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How long usually 30 to 45 minutes it can take longer as well if there are complications Cost is the choice of the individual doctor or the treating hospital there is no fixed charge It will depend u ...  Read More

Can I eat non veg(chicken) before the day of c section operation? The doctor advised 8 hours fasting.. so before that can I eat ?

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Hello, I am 34F mother to a 4 month old baby boy. I had a C-section delivery. I am a breast feeding mother. I wanted to know when is the ideal time to start swimming again and workout. Is it safe to swim now? If not, then when would be the ideal time to go back to old workout schedule?

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You can start swimming. ...  Read More

I had a c section on 11th april 2026 when can I pray namaz normally? Like bowing and touching forehead on ground? Sitting on ground? Also is it safe for me to use stairs?

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After 3 months of surgery. You can climb stairs carefully after 6 weeks. ...  Read More

I have lots of gas after my c section delivery. Is it ok? Also, is it possible to get any problems with my child. If I have a breast feeding to my child. Because she also has lots of gas.

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Get rid of your constipation first if you have any ...  Read More

I will complete my 1 month of c section on 18th April. When and how much quantity of alcohol I can have occasionally. I will pump my milk before having drink, please guide. Thanks !!

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I had my c section on 18 March and I don't have any clear information about c section recovery , internet and people give different opinions. Please clarify me week wise c section recovery and in how many days internal stitches get recovered , when can I lift weights. Thanks!!

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A time period of 6 wks from day of caesarean is for full recovery.You can lift weights at least 3 mths after else you can do light exercises after 6wks ...  Read More

I have got my c section delivery on 25.11.2025 &am having a baby boy. The postpartum bleeding lasted for 60 days till 25.01.2025 though bleeding was negligible during the last days. However my period got started on 18.02.2025 even though baby is exclusively on breastfeeding & lasted for nine days. Both day and night times on every two to

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You can get period even if you are breastfeeding. If the bleeding is heavy then get ultrasound scan done. ...  Read More

I have back pain after my c section which was 3 years back. It mostly happens when i do a lot of strenuous work and that pain goes on till days. I take revital as multi vitamin but nothing has happened. Recently my legs and the stitch line have also started to pain a bit

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Hello, The stitch line pain and leg pain suggest involvement of nerves and muscle weakness, not just simple vitamin deficiency—so multivitamins alone may not help much. Ayurveda can effectively hel ...  Read More

Hello Doctors I had a C-section 4 years ago. In this pregnancy, is a normal delivery possible for me? I know we get to know things at the time of delivery just a rough idea is normal possible after c section?

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Yes it’s perfectly possible but we need to know a few more things, like what type of scar was given, what’s the current weight and liquor of the baby. What was the reason for previous LSCS and a vagin ...  Read More

I got a c section for my first baby and I am still having bleeding even after 6 weeks. Sometimes bleeding disappears and then again comes after sometime. Sometimes it's blackish and sometimes it's red. Is it normal??

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My gynaecologist suggest me micro surgery after 1 year of c section. I send my report here suggest me what I do. Due to labour pain my uterus scar is also ruptured, but my doctor carefully handle my situation. Baby and uterus both are safe. Now my baby 9 months old . Is it safe again micro surgery for umbilical hernia. This is my report.

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Microsurgery is less useful if defect is very large in this W3 means defect is large so that may be recurrence after microsurgery due to inadequate defect closure by microsurgery and if your weight is ...  Read More

After my C section , my doctor adviced me to use Ice pack on my stomach .. initially I did and was getting bleeding but once ice pack was stopped for like 4 days , the bleeding stopped too .. Now that I use ice pack on my stomach , it bleeded like heavy period .. I heard hot compression is after c section.. I don't know why my doctor suggested ice

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How is the wound, stop putting ice pack.. it's not compulsory, contact for more details ...  Read More

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