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My mother who is 55 years old has constipation issues though she always does exercise on daily basis and have fruits. She is diabetic from the age of 35. Kindly help how do I help her. Inspite of all her efforts this problem is getting worsened.
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Chronic constipation in a long-standing diabetic can occur due to reduced gut motility (diabetic autonomic neuropathy), hormonal factors, or medications, even if exercise and fruit intake are adequate. Age-related bowel changes can also contribute
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Review her diet in detail (fiber and water intake), medications, and blood sugar control. She should consult a doctor for evaluation and may need fiber supplements, osmotic laxatives, or tests such as thyroid profile if symptoms are worsening.
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Ensure adequate water intake (not just fruits), fixed toilet timing after meals, and avoid frequent use of stimulant laxatives. Seek medical advice if there is weight loss, blood in stools, severe pain, or recent change in bowel habits.
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Consult me with further details
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Need more details . Increase fibre in diet. Can use husk powder
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FBS , PPBS, HbA1C
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In long-standing diabetes, constipation can happen even if exercise and fruits are taken regularly. Diabetes can slowly affect bowel movement, making the intestine work slower. Age, low water intake, and diet timing also play a role.
How you can help her (without medicines):
• Water is key: ensure 2.5–3 liters spread through the day (unless fluid-restricted)
• Vegetables matter more than fruits for constipation:
• Lauki, tori, pumpkin, spinach, carrot, beetroot (daily)
• Soaked foods (morning):
• 2 soaked figs or 5–6 soaked raisins
• Fiber with timing:
• Fruits are better in daytime, not late night
• Healthy fats:
• 1–2 tsp ghee in meals helps bowel movement
• Routine:
• Encourage toilet at the same time daily, without force
• Stress & sleep also affect bowels—ensure proper rest
If constipation is worsening despite all this, it may need specific evaluation related to diabetes-related gut slowing and personalized management.
For further guidance and treatment planning, please contact me directly on Practo.
Dr. RS Pankaj
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Any h/o increase in weight, cold intolerance
Has she been tested for her thyroid levels ?
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Hydration has to be maintained properly
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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed discussion
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Diabetic are more prone to constipation. Few lifestyle modifications and few dietary modifications needed for further evaluation and management kindly consult me on practo
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Chronic constipation can be common in diabetics due to gut motility changes, diet pattern, or medications.
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Adequate water intake
High-fibre diet (vegetables, salads)
Isabgol husk at bedtime
Regular toilet timing
If constipation continues despite these measures, further evaluation is required. You may consult me via Practo for guidance and treatment.
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Softovac powder two tsf two times with water for 15 days.
It's a herbal product.
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What's her latest sugars and hba1c value...
It will guide in further management
For symptomatic benifit u can give laxatives like cremaffin plus or duphalac
Do Consult on practo....
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As you said she is diabetic.
So there may be possibility of diabetic gasroparesis which can cause constipation
What about her blood sugar level and HbA1c...?
Control of blood sugar is must.
Can give her laxative like cremaffin plus
for constipation
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1) Pleanty of oral fluid
2) High fibre diet
3) Avoid fatty foods
4) For medications consult
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SYP.duphalac 2spoonful at night with plenty of water
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Its treatable, you need to do some testing like recent HbA1c value .please consult me on practo for further management and evaluation.
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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue.
You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusion and management
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Please consult
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Dr. Ankit Garg
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Movicol sachet once daily
Pruease 2mg HS
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Dr. Lavish Yadav
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3 yrs exp
Jaipur
Got it … go for consultation
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Dr. B R S Kumar
General Physician
25 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Chronic long term constipation can be very difficult to treat.
Please try the following,
1. Isabgol powder
2. Dulcoflex tablet
3. Movicol packet (these are very costly and try this only if option 1+2 haven’t worked).
4. Only if you haven’t already done blood tests- CBP, TSH, Calcium
**Avoid the new medications called 5-HT mediators. We are learning various serious issues with these**
All the best.
J G S R clinic
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Syp cremaffin 10 mL during night
Fibre rich diet
Drink plenty of water
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Have Syrup Duphalac HS 10ml in day
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Share hba1c value
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