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I am 1 and half months postpartum , have been taking lactulose syrup (15ml) to help with constipation. It worked until last week. Now the syrup isn't working and I have to strain every morning. I drink more than 10 glasses of water per day but it doesn't help I only end up going to urinate multiple times. Also how long is it recommended to take lac

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Does lactulose syrup contain sugar and does it effects or causes diabetes Im using for constipation For last 2 weeks Just asking because taste is very sweet

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No it doesn't contain sugar 3doesn't cause diabetes ...  Read More

My baby is 3 months and 22 days old. She is passing stool in 3-4 days which is causing her pain and she cries a lot. Can i give lactulose solution (lactolook syrup) to her?

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Preferably do not give any oral laxative .increase your intake of fruits and vegetables and take plenty of fluids.that will improve the motions in the baby too. Abdominal massage also helps. ...  Read More

Can I give lactulose syrup to 4 month baby to soften the stool. If can be given how much I can give.

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No you use glycerin pediatric suppository ...  Read More

My father in law is already taking medicine for CKD and hypertension. He is presently facing constipation problem. Whether lactulose can be taken to get rid of constipation without having any side effects?

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Are lactulose laxatives harmful or have any side effects used for more than a month? Please suggest.

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I'm 2 weeks postpartum mother. Can I take lactulose syrup for constipation while breastfeeding my newborn? She's also admitted in nicu for 6 days after birth for at the risk of sepsis. I'm very worried about her health.

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I am having constipation after my c-section.. having lactulose syrup also but it's not working what should I do .

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I have been taking lactulose for last 4 months as I had anal fissure. The fissure is cured now and I want to stop lactulose. Is there any safe substitute that I can use instead of lactulos

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How lactulose oral solution syrup is to be taken, I mean with water or without water? How much quantity is sufficient?

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You can take 15-20ml of lactulose syrup safely. You can take it with or without water as per your comfort. Also drink lots of liquids as it helps in forming soft stools ...  Read More

I have constipation and gas problem below chest sometimes i have pain in below chest but from last 3 months sometime motion comes sometimes not m getting frustrated amples of blood tests done everything is normal then what is the problem with motion and m.obesed weight 86 kg and height 161 cm...do i need to go for colonoscopy and endoscopy rest no

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Need to evaluate clinically for the cause. Also review what all investigations have been done. May need a colonoscopy ...  Read More

I’ve been having chronic constipation for a long time along with incomplete emptying and frequent watery leakage. I often feel like stool is still retained even after going to the toilet, and it causes discomfort and anxiety in daily life but I wanted to ask whether lactulose might be a better or gentler option for long-term management of my

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I’ve been having chronic constipation for a long time along with incomplete emptying and sometimes watery leakage. I often feel like stool is still retained even after going to the toilet, and it causes discomfort and anxiety in daily life but I wanted to ask whether lactulose might be a better or gentler option for long-term management of my

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

My son (2 year 11months) is having constipation from last few days. Is there any syrup or stool softener available for kids of this small age? Thank you.

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Definitely increase water intake and giving fruits and veggies. That will help set a routine of passing stools daily. For this acute discomfort you may try glycerine anal suppository, which needs to ...  Read More

Want to order almunia 30 recommend by a hemopathtic doctor doctor you it is god for me ..facing chorn8c constipation from long time mucus kinda stool

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Since its a chronic complaint its better to go for proper homeopathic medications by means of proper case and history taking. Try to find out what is the exact cause of this long standing constipation ...  Read More

Due to severe heat and spice foods in our area constipation came and unable to go toilet in correct time need to drink tea or some hot water ... What to do even if the toilet came its too hard and tear the anus.. what to to how to completely cure it ..

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Start a stool softener ( duphalac) 2tsb at night ... Do seitz bath( sit in warm water? Apply smuth ointment over anus before defecation..this will heal anus tear ...  Read More

I am having stomach pain in morning almost twice a week which is better by passing gas..constipation ..passing rstools alternate day.otjerwise eating well and no problem during day time suggest some medicine or diet

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Need to visit some general medicine or general surgeon specialist for better understanding of your problem. As the treatment depends on clinical examination and more. ...  Read More

I am a patient hypothyroidism on 62.5 mcg thyrox I have constipation from last 2-3 years initially it about passing stool in 2 days not that duration has increased to 3 days. Because of constipation I have developed anal fissure,sentinel tag I take adequate fibre vegetables etc and alot of water too still symptoms persist Can I take lactulose 15 m

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Ive been facing constipation type hard stools since almost a month now and along with it I also see rise in weight after the tuberculosis treatment that just got over before few months ago. And its affecting my hormones too. So what to do to treat it?

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How frequently You are passing stools? Are you passing FLATUS (gas) Regularly? If yes, then Nothing to worry. Just add more Fibre(fruits & vegetables) to your diet and take plenty of water. what you ...  Read More

I have been having constipation and I was having regular bowel movements before not it's small quantity how much time it takes to heal constipation. My doctor said I have colitis (not ibd colitis) but mild inflammation of colon so how long it takes to heal that and is their possibility of this turning into ibd

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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, conclusi ...  Read More

Hi I am having constipation from three months. I can pass the stools regularly but it is hard. I am having only rice and sambhar now and chapathi. I drink 2L of water but still it is of no use. It is quite difficult to pass stools. I have read on the internet that constipation is symptoms of colorectal cancer. Hence, am worries about that. The stoo

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Constipation is not always related to colon cancer. You must be worried if u see fresh bleed in stools. Increase your water intake. ...  Read More

My four yrs child do not eat well he do not like fruits and do not eat chapati and vegitables and have constipation problem please guide me .

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Maintain hydration and give fibre rich diet like fruits and vegetables more ...  Read More

I had constipation for few days. So I did thyroid test and the results show TSH 5.92. ALSO HbA1c is 5.8. total cholesterol 203. Any suggestions for my condition please??

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Tell me about your dietary behavior. Start consuming a lot of fibres and fruits in your diet. ...  Read More

I am diabetic with chronic Constipation with Inguinal Hernia. Please suggest medicine for Chronic Constipation. Allopathic and Ayurvedic both.

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My daughter is 9 yr old.. having constipation since 5 days and unable to pass motion.. what food can we give to pass motion easily

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Give her ghee morning empty stomach. Follow HAIP DIET ...  Read More

My son is having constipation problem and we have used constipation relief syrups for nearly 2.6 yrs. Doctor decreased dose gradually and said to stop recently. It has been 15 days I stopped giving syrup to him. My doubt is should i give 8 glasses of water daily to my toddler. Does it cause over drinking of water to him. If I give him lot of water

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Get once ano rectal Manometry, to rule out hirschsprung disease ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, Please advise list of food either veg or non veg , fruits, vegetables, chicken, mutton I should avoid for severe constipation.

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Hi my baby is 20 months facing constipation issue for pat two days...what medicine can I give for him ?

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My daughter is having constipation problem for last 1 year. She is taking laxopeg medicine every day consuming through milk. But she is eating proper fiber rich food , water intake . But still medicine required to pass the stool easily. Need help in solution even after having fiber rich food why her constipation problem still continues.

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I am facing a constipation issue due to masturbation. Whenever I masturbate , I feel muscle around my anus gets short and extremely tight and I find difficult to push. and because of this I have not done masturbation for last 3 months but then i get a night fall in sleep and the muscle again gets short. Now it has reached to its worst point and I f

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