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Constipation in pregnancy
I am 9 weeks pregnant and I am facing severe constipation and have already taken enemas 3 times till now as I am not been able to poop naturally since then, can I go for an enema again?
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Please try some laxative. Enema is not the preferred treatment especially when you are pregnant and only 32 years old.
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Take
Duphalac syrup -3 tsf at bed time Everytime enema is not required
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Yes you can
increase fibre intake
you can also include a stool softener
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Dr. Vani Puri
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
25 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Plenty of water and fluids
Diet which is high in fiber
Then if not relieved take Looz 30 ml in night
Be active
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
High Fibre diet
Increase fluid intake
Laxative
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Dr. Hemali Bharat Karia
Obstetrics & Gynecology
7 yrs exp
Rajkot
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