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Constipation
I am a female 24 years old have constipation.
I visit the doctors and all my reportsof USG, endoscopy, colonoscopy,stool tests are all normal. But still I face constipation. I was given Gut clear syrup ( lactilol monohydrate)
By gastroenterologist
It has been 2 days i have taken the medicine but still no stool passed till now
Earlier I used to take creamiffin syrup (after having it I had passed stool )but now my doctor changed to gut clear syrup and now stool is not coming since 2 days .
What to do?
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Dr. Siddiraju Venkatakapilkishore
Laparoscopic Surgeon
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Your normal ultrasound, upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and stool tests are reassuring and make a serious structural bowel disease unlikely. At 24 years of age, considering that you have a healthy diet, the most likely diagnosis is functional constipation or slow-transit constipation.
Lactitol (Gut Clear) may take 24â72 hours to become effective, so 2 days without a bowel movement is not unusual. Continue taking it exactly as prescribed, maintain good hydration, regular physical activity, and adequate dietary fibre unless your doctor has advised otherwise. Do not stop or switch back to Cremaffin without discussing it with your gastroenterologist.
Next Steps
If you develop severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, abdominal distension, inability to pass gas, or blood in the stool, seek urgent medical attention. If constipation remains refractory despite optimal laxative therapy, further evaluation by a Senior Medical Gastroenterologist or Colorectal Surgeon may be warranted.
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