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Hard stool
From some weeks I my stool is harder but not like constipation, in regular bowl movement I feel stool is firm hard and some time feel pain near bottom to pass what is the reason please suggest
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This is classic case of constipation and if not corrected at this point can lead to various diseases like Piles , Fissures
Kindly do online consultation if problem persists as ignoring this problem is not recommended
Next Steps
Syp Duphalac 30 ml before sleeping for 7-14 days
Health Tips
1.Avoid intake of oily and spicy foods especially at dinner
2.Keep a gap of atleast 2-3 hours between dinner and sleep
3.Have plenty of water atleast 3 litres per day , don’t drink water along with food , instead have half to one hour after food .
4. Avoid Non veg diet if possible , Add / Supplement with High Fibre diet with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables
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drink plenty of water and eat High fibrous diet
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Dr. Gnanendra DM
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14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Drink more water and high fiber diet
Regular physical activity
Lactifiber 2tsf with 1glass of warm water to continue for 2weeks
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