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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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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

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

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 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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It's not recommended ...  Read More

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

I have delivered baby via c section. It's been a year. Can i lift heavy objects in house hold chores Kindly suggest me

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Yes you can ...  Read More

Can I climb stairs one time a day after 4 weeks of the c section? Please guide us as soon as possible?

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You can climb as many stairs as you want ...  Read More

Im in UK and recently had a surgery to terminate my pregnancy at 6 weeks as it is a C section scar ectopic pregnancy... I had my previous C section 6 years ago and it was in Bangalore... And my first pregnancy I had PPROM at 29 weeks... Already my pregnancy was considered high risk because of PPROM ..on top of that I had c section scar ectopic preg

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Hello! At 37th week of pregnancy, during the end stage of labour (head almost out) it was noticed that the cord was also coming out ( cord prolapse) and the doctors performed emergency C, but the baby died. I had healthy pregnancy throughout, no health issues, and I was physically active (maintaining diet, gym, yoga, pilates, walking) till the las

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I am 2.5 months postpartum. Had a c-sec. I had spotting on nd off up until the beginning of December. Then, it stopped for over a week where i had white doscharge. Now, I am bleeding again with flow like periods along with abdominal cramps. Could this mean that my menstrual cycle has begun again? I am combination feeding my baby. Breastmilk via

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I am having spinal headache tingling and neck stiffness from past 4 days after c section 3rd day it started doct is giving dns saline 3 bootle in day in evening pain stops again in morning it starts now we r taking discharge but still pain is there

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The reason for spinal headache is prolonged sitting Hydrate well Keep lying down You can connect for a prescription which is the drug of choice to treat final headache ...  Read More

I had c section on 26th sept I have bleeding still on ..is it normal? How many days is normal? And I have fungal infection near inner thighs and bikini line It's very itchy I have applied antifungal cream but no use ,been there from a long time Can I wear pants after c section

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Bleeding is normal for 6 to 8 weeks post delivery. Consult for prescription for fungal infection. ...  Read More

I am 33 weeks pregnant having high liver enzymes above 100 and bile acid as well which is 22 so what can i expect a normal delivery or c-section. My BP also gets upto 130/85 or 90

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The condition you are mentioning doesn't contraindict with having a normal delivery. ...  Read More

Can I do 3rd c section after 2 c section gap between 2nd and 3rd is 3 years using IVF due to family planning operation .

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On 9th October , I will complete 38 weeks, my first baby was through C-section 7years ago,Is it safe to go for elective C section at 38 weeks. All tests are normal . Baby weight at growth scan 37 week plus 2 days is 2.80 kg.

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Hello, I have undergone c section twin delivery on 26th July 2025. It's been 67 days, but still im facing bleeding issues. In the middle of August, i got pink Discharge and then white discharge and then no discharge for 3 - 4 days. Then again bleeding started with on and off. I visited my gynecologist, she suggested me TVS SCAN, and the report was

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Hi I stay in dubai 11 days ago I had my 2nd c section during the surgery they pricked me thrice and then gave sedation I was unconscious until my baby cried that time I got consciousness. I donot know the reason why they made me unconscious and y I was pricked thrice .Now at that spinal site there is a mark .And I am getting severeheadaches since I

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