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I have been constipated for a week

I am feeling constipated since week... Pass harden stool 1-2 times in a week... Stomach pain since 1 day... Please recommend any good laxative.

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Take syp looz and also drink warm water ...  Read More

I had menstrual cycle delayed few months back. The doctor prescribed medicines and told me to take a thyroid test. I did not. However a month later i got affected with acute bronchitis and then after two months severe constipation since three weeks with anal fissures which are now cured. Im having diarrhea today

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My son is doing constipated potty. The size of the potty is very small. As soon as he starts eating, he starts pushing out the constipated potty but it does not come out fully. Also, his water intake has slowed down, but he is eating normally. Please advise.

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

My six week old baby that is currently exclusively breast-fed has not pooped in a week is it something I should be concerned about because it just doesn't seem normal to me she's not fussy she's only gassy but she seems content for the most part and doesn't grant or act like she's in pain

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As long as she isn't uncomfortable u don't really need to do anything about it. As for the gases u can give her colic medicine and she should be fine. ...  Read More

I always feel constipated, i always having a hard time to poo. I dont know the reason why. Is there something i can do to regularly without taking any medicines? Is herbal or laxative tea is safe to take regularly like 2 times a week? (I recently change my diet and loss 10kg now and after that conatipation always occur.is there correlation)

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. You need to take a high fiber diet and exercise daily. Drink plenty of water. Tab. Laxidyl two tablets in the night before bed for 5 days will help. Con ...  Read More

My 11 week old baby boy is constipated and he goes very hard poop. They look like adult poop. He is exclusively breast fed. Weight gain and milestones are proper. He feels hungry every 2 hours. He weighed 4.9kg on 5-Jul-23. His birth weight was 2.8kg (birthday: 26-Apr-23). He was constipated previously aswell and Pediac suggested to give polyethyle

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Child at this age till 7 months Can pass stool once in 7 days also and it is totally normal. No need of any medicine for it. May be related with your diet, yes. ...  Read More

My son constipate alot..should I give him dal with rice..will this help in easing constipation?...??

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Give high fibre diet , banana, fruits , vegetables, plenty of water. Make him drink water in the morning empty stomach and make him sit in potty and ask him to pass stools. No need of medicine at pres ...  Read More

Hello, My mom is feeling constipated since 4 days, this problem persists since 4 months. She used to drink cremaffin plus after that she will get relieved. What's the permanent solution for this? Pls advice.

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[ ] Hi, for constipation kindly Take plenty of salads with lunch and dinner. Increase intake of water. Avoid bread(maida items).Try Issabgol Husk powder. Take Flax seeds, fry it in a pan without oil, ...  Read More

I feel constipated always ...i eat fruits and veggies...also have plenty of water. not sure what is the issue .. seems swelling in colon /large intestine

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[ ] Hi, for constipation kindly Take plenty of salads with lunch and dinner. Increase intake of water. Avoid bread(maida items).Try Issabgol Husk powder. Take Flax seeds, fry it in a pan without oil, ...  Read More

My baby is 6 months old and he is constipated for 1week.given duphlac for 3days but he is passing tiny ball stool only...what may be the reason

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Greetings it could be to formula or decrease water intake ...  Read More

Hi Doc, I had eaten put 2 days back, and since then, my stomach has not been keeping well. I am constipated, bloated and and have a burning sensation in my stomach. Also, frequent pain in the stomach. Had tried having Pudin Hara, and warm water bag but nothing helps for more than 10 mins. Can you please assist on this.

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Looks like you know why you are having this discomfort. Being mindful of what you are eating, from where you are eating, spice index and how much you are eating will all contribute to the behaviour of ...  Read More

Hello Dr. My baby is 6 days old and is on formula since birth . now Her stool is like small hard balls . She is in pain when ever shes trying to poop . Kindly suggest something to cure her constipation.

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Give drops colicaid 8 hrly 0.5ml for 3 days and burping after each feed ,this will help bay pass gas and then stools. ...  Read More

9 month Baby is constipated from few weeks after starting solids and there are black specs in poop. I am feeding her formula milk, breastfeeding and other solids like wheat porridge, daal rice, dry fruit powder, rava, poha, chiku etc. Today i could see a small light red dot on her diaper after constipated poop. What it could be, should i consult re

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query  Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive)  Dr Faisal Zoheb&# ...  Read More

Hi, I have low lying placenta, week 16 as of today, and my placenta is almost close to internal os. What are the chances of it shifting up and when. Also, due to bed rest, I am constipated and worried my constipation can cause problems to the placenta, I have already had a bleeding incident once last week.

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In most of the cases it does migrate up . Wait for TIFA scan . As for ur constipation try having more liquids and fibre ...  Read More

My baby constipated and also had little blood in the stool - a couple of weeks back. After that the stool is normal again. I met with the pediatrician and told that she had constipated once few weeks back and she said that is okay. My baby recently was spitting up milk frequently so I visited the pediatrician. The baby is taking the medicine for

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Greetings it could be due to constipation,if you are seeing again kindly consult doctor in person ...  Read More

I pregnancy almost 8 weeks and I have constipation like I go once in 3 days and my stomach hurts please suggest some food to get rid of it

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

My baby's 2 month old in his first month he used to poop regular,thn after tht he started to poop around interval of 3,4 days and i understand it's quite normal fr 2 to 3 month old baby but he's constipated n cry n scream alot ,become very strained while pooping. What can I do fr tht ,any home remedy or something to sort out this problem n yeah I

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2 month olds usually don't get constipated. If the child is straining and crying during passing stools, please visit a pediatrician. Will have to look for any mechanical obstructions. ...  Read More

Hello respected doctors 🙏🏼 I'm experiencing following symptoms from last 2 months : 1. sticky loose constipated stools. 2. Frequent farting which feels warmer. 3. Farts and stools smells like undigested food. 4. Bloating and burping. 5. Mild squeezing like abdominal pain. 6. Too much fatigue, tiredness and sleepy. Note : I have

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This seems like IBS. Needs further evaluation and understanding. Kindly connect for help. ...  Read More

Hi I am pregnant of 17 weeks and am constipated shall I use cremaffin every alternate day will it effect fetus ,duphalac and isabgol tried and not effective else dulcolax tablet is it safe

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Take Fibre rich diet and lots of water..connect for prescription ...  Read More

I am pregnant 17 weeks now i have been constipated for a while I do take fiber and water intake still am constipated shall we take cremaffin every other day dulphalac I tried but not working .

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Constipation is expected complication in pregnancy .. cremaffin is not recommended regularly.. ...  Read More

Please suggest a diet chart for my 16 month old daughter. She is constipated for five months. We are giving her Morning- idli, dosa, daliya (around 8 am) After 1.5 hour omelette with egg white only After 2 hours, lunch- daal and rice (around 12 pm) After 2 hours, buffalo milk After 2 hours, one fruit juice- mango/orange/pomegranate or one fruit ap

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Please connect with me over consultation today to help you better ...  Read More

I'm currently 24 weeks pregnant.from past 2 weeks I'm extremely craving raw rice .out of control I'm eating them .is it a problem ??? Can someone explain please ...and I'm feeling bloated and constipated ...is it a concern ?

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My baby is 6 month now. I have started Aptamil 2 for him from 3 days. Since then he is feeling constipated,gassy and cranky. Today I saw thread like little blood stain in his poop. Poop was also less than a spoon. Kindly suggest something to cure his constipation. While making Aptamil feed, milk become too much frothy. Even waiting for long froth

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Change aptamil. Sometimes, its heavy for the baby. ...  Read More

Baby is constipated he is 4 months, he is passing stool everyday but is constipated since few days, how can help him to ease his stool, because his stool is very thick hard paste and then soft stool, can I give him fenolia drops?, if fenolia drops are not available what can I give him?

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No benefits of fenolia drops (alt Colicaid drops) Can pass once in 7 days also ...  Read More

I started gym in the month of October and I started somewhat dieting as well since then I am constipated. But since a month I am very highly constipated due to this I stopped dieting and have started eating proper food since few days but still I am highly constipated and today I noticed blood as well in stool. I am very scared this didn't happen be

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It is highly unlikely that you have cancer at this age and due to just one month of gymming. Cancer usually takes a long time to occur. The blood probably is due to constipation. Eat high fibre contai ...  Read More

Age 23 , weight 63 Height 5.9 bp-120/80 rbs- 103 so2 98% feeling like constipated sticky stool sometimes snake/pencil type stool but thick in size, my routine is tea plus bread at morning lunch at 3-4pm and dinner at 10pm from few days feeling constipated stomach pain while bowel and I noticed some white thick like sperm is coming from anus or som

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You must consult a gasteroenterologist ...  Read More

I have started solid for my 6 months old with breastfeeding .. i regurlarly give her toor dal and fruit puree, / vegetable puree .. I feel she is constipated .. Her poop looks likes as shown in picture She doesnt poop everyday but only after 2 days Is this constipation .. if yes what should i do ?

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Hello ! No it’s not constipation . Give apple puree , mashed banana . Maintain hydration ...  Read More

Constipation comes and goes someday even after putting pressure on i am unable to pass stools and when stool pass they are mushy soft and mucousy Usg abdomen came clear no stomach pain nothing Just feel bloated sometimes and acidic What is the reason

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My baby is 8months old..he is constipted and for last two days little small fresh red blood streaks in his poop..we give him rice moong dal carrot mixed with coconut milk in the morning session ..after noon we give him either a 1/4th portion of egg yoke or one kannan banana(not raw) and in yhe night ragi mixed with coconut milk...which among the ab

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Too heavy food you are offering. Keep it simple. Give some water. Curd rice, khichdi, dalia, dal-rice, fruits ...  Read More

My 5 month old baby doesnt poop regurlarly since last month .. before that she used to poop regurlarly every day .. since last month she is constipated and not able to poop by herself .. she cries in distress .. also tried massage and cycle exercise ...we gave her respository for time being but thing continued .. our pediac gave colax syrup ..

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Babies usually develop constipation around this age. U can use this syrup as and when required only. As baby is breast fed, then need not worry, this is gut maturation period. After 6 months of age u’ ...  Read More

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