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Motion is not going well, initially separate hard lumps like nuts from the past 1 Month. This happened once I got a fever last month. 3 months ago it also happened like this, later became normal. What to do ?
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Modify your diet
Take more Fiber in your diet
More curd
Plenty of water and fluids
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💩 Constipation with Hard Lumpy Stools
👋 Hello!
Thank you for your query. Hard, lumpy stools (like small pellets) are a sign of constipation, often due to low fiber intake, dehydration, or irregular habits.
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✅ Here's what you can do:
🥗 Increase fiber intake – Add fruits (papaya, banana, prunes), vegetables, and whole grains to your diet
💧 Drink at least 2.5–3 liters of water daily
🚶♂️ Include regular physical activity like walking
🧻 Try taking a mild stool softener like:
Lactulose syrup 10–15 ml at night (osmotic laxative)
Or Isabgol (psyllium husk) with warm water at bedtime
🕖 Try to maintain a fixed toilet time every day
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Consult me:
🚨 There is blood in stool, pain while passing motion, or the constipation persists >1 week
You experience abdominal bloating or vomiting
⚠️ Note: This is general advice. For chronic or recurring issues, a detailed clinical evaluation may be needed.
🙏 Wishing you smooth relief! Feel free to follow up if symptoms persist. 💬🙂
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If itâs associated with fever probably dehydration but n the the cause may be , need to know more about your problem
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Any other health issues?
Had any diarrhea during the time of fever?
History of acidity?
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Drink plenty of fluids orally
Have high fibre diet
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Drink plenty of water and mainly focus on diet ,take fibre Rich diet like whole grain,bananas ,papaya, pear
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It can be due to a lot of reasons,may be eating low fibre diet,drinking less water etc,kindly consult
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Start duphalac
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I’d suggest to consult so I can understand your full history and guide you with a proper diet and, if needed, mild medications. Feel free to connect .
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T.Dulcoflex at night
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Dr. Sakshi Saluja
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2 yrs exp
Delhi
Have plenty of fluids as per your body weight
Include fibre in your diet
You can take laxatives but i will say once connect for better results
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Start syrup looz 15 ml hs
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Need few more details
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Need few more details
Kindly connect.
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Hiii dear Patient
Constipation or straining while passing stool
It indicates problem with ur digestive system n slow movements of intestine
In order to know ur health condition better n get proper guidance n treatment
Connect with me over here
Happy to help u out
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Dr. Jyoti Singh
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Meerut
Increase fiber, water, curd intake.
Use stool softeners if needed.
Walk daily.
Avoid junk/processed food.
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Dr. Yuktha Sridhar
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1 yrs exp
Mysore
Recurrent constipation can be a gut related health problem. You have to add more fibre (raw vegetables, green leafy vegetables, prunes,etc) to add bulk to stool. Also dehydration might be causing it to form hard lumps. So increase your fluid intake levels(water and electrolytes). Also if you have no restrictions, eat a banana every night before going to sleep. Adding coconut oil or ghee in food can also be helpful.
If it recurs or if you have any discomfort while passing stools later on, consult me for medications for the same.
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Alterations in diet and increased fluid intake
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Chronic straining can become a cause of fissures in ano, if there is any discomfort, consult asap
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Dr. Jaswanth Sowmya Thalathoti
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Guntur
Need more details
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Kindly Consult
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Drink warm water
Avoid spicy food
Consume Fibre rich diet
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Dr. V R Tindwani
Family Physician
51 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Regular exercise reduced oil, plenty of liquids,salads fruits and vegetables, if not better then cremaffin plus liquid 2 spoons at bedtime for few days
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Dr. Mohit Pawar
General Physician
4 yrs exp
New Delhi
Get USG AND COLONOSCOPY DONE
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Consult
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Dr. Ram Brahma Reddy
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Kindly consult
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To do thyroid test
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
need more information
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Dr. Yuvraj Arora Monga
General Physician
28 yrs exp
Delhi
Dear Practo user
Thanks for sending across your query.
You can add High fiber food in you diet and drink plenty of water
It will help you to get relief but your concern need to be evaluate in detail so we can proceed further.
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For further details you can consult with me in Dr. Monga medi clinic or consult me directly by taking a consultation on Practo."
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Regular movement boosts bowel motility.
Aim for 30 mins Walking.
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Dr. Thresia Pereira
General Physician
37 yrs exp
Mumbai
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Dr. Amit Kumar Patel
Sexologist
7 yrs exp
Rewa
You mentioned you're having hard, lumpy stools for the past month, especially since a fever episode, and it also happened 3 months ago.
This pattern suggests occasional constipation, possibly linked to changes in diet, hydration, or gut health after illness. If not managed, it can become recurring and uncomfortable.
👉 I recommend you consult me directly to assess the cause and guide you on safe, effective solutions:
https://www.practo.com/rewa/doctor/amit-kumar-patel-generalphysician
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Dr. K Anil Goud
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Warangal
drink plenty of water and eat high fiber diet, if still problem persist consult doctor
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Cremaffin 10 ml during night.
Fibre rich diet.
Drink plenty of water.
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Dr. Konica gupta
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Most probably due to less intake of water
Less physical activity
Less fiber rich diet
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Kindly consult
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Nashik
Eat green leafy vegetables, avoid spicy food avoid dairy products
Take duphalac 10ml solution at night bed time for 3 days
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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