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Since last two days, I'm having constipation due to which stools are too hard so I'm not able to freshen up. Like too little with quite some pressure. I am hydrating and walking. I bought Looz syrup which is Lactulose, it was given to one of my relatives for constipation. How much dosage should I take, like how much and when and for how long? I'm 2

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Three days of hard, difficult stools with bloating is uncomfortable but usually not an emergency, and hydration plus walking are the right instincts. ...  Read More

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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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

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

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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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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Yes can take ...  Read More

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

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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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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Doctor prescribed lactulose 3.5ml twice daily but my kid has very painful defecation and crying a lot before during and after passing stools. Can I give dulcolax 5mg suppository to her in the morning. Plz reply soon

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat  (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAED ...  Read More

Doctor prescribed lactulose 3.5ml twice daily but my kid has very painful defecation and crying a lot before during and after passing stools. Can I give dulcolax 5mg suppository to her in the morning. Plz reply soon

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat  (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAED ...  Read More

I have a 5-year-old daughter who has been diagnosed with autism. We have tried various therapies for the past three years. Many people have told us that she may have gut-related issues, but no specific medication has been prescribed for them. We have also tried dietary changes and stopped giving her wheat, bakery products, maida, chocolates, and m

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Hello share your concern with your paediatrician. Treating constipation can be done using medications but that is going to give you a temporary relief but the root cause should be identified if the sy ...  Read More

My name is Mamta. I am 21 years old and my weight is 48 kg. I have been suffering from constipation for the last 1.5 years. In the meantime, I have taken a lot of medicines, both medical and indigenous, but I did not feel any difference. Due to constipation, I have problem of piles and also have gas and acid. The ultrasound report was absolutely no

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Struggling with severe constipation for the past one month.having 2.5ltrs fluid cremaffin 15ml both in night and early morning.The stool became very hard and got stuck in the Anus and forced to do have enema . Within 2 weeks 4 enemas was given. Last week underwent a spine surgery. Before the surgery I was given enema . And during hospitalisation

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

Constipation, bloating, urge to pass stool but couldn't. Reduced appetite and energy level. Current Medication - Lactulose and Isubgaol for the last 5 days.

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Consume high fibre diet Increase water intake ...  Read More

My wife is in 2nd trimester pregnancy and her severe Constipation is not going away despite increasing quantity of lactulose solution, with intaking of green leaves and water intake. What to do as iam trying since two days. No desired result. Is cremaffin safe in pregnancy? Pls guide

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Constipation is common during pregnancy. Cremaffin may be used during pregnancy when advised by her obstetrician, but avoid repeatedly increasing laxative doses without medical supervision. Since lact ...  Read More

I have constipation issue since years. But since sometime I am facing fecal impaction kind of thing. Stool is not coming out on its own. It use to happen sometime earlier but since last 10 days i am taking mepreat, I can't pass stool in the noon. I took (glycerine suppository and lexapeg) same day for 2 alternative days. Now I am not able to pass m

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Go for isabgol. For more queries, kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96. ...  Read More

I usually have constipation. But since sometime I have hard stool stuck at rectrm end which is not coming out on its own. I used glycerine suppository and lexapeg. One dose but still same.

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How much is ur water intake? Wats ur diet? Kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96 for proper guidance. ...  Read More

Hi i have been taking golbi 300 for a month now and ever since I took it I m highly constipated it was given because i had direct bilurubin 0.47 but rest were all within range although when I went to see my GP he asked to up my dose to twice and added livoluk but even after livoluk i was constipated on and off. So i weaned off golbi its been 2 days

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Stop all the medication. And mention why you have undergone these blood tests... what were the initial symptoms? ...  Read More

I am a female 24 years old have constipation. I visit the doctors and all my reportsof USG, endoscopy, colonoscopy,stool tests are all normal. But still I face constipation. I was given Gut clear syrup ( lactilol monohydrate) By gastroenterologist It has been 2 days i have taken the medicine but still no stool passed till now Earlier I used to t

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Your normal ultrasound, upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and stool tests are reassuring and make a serious structural bowel disease unlikely. At 24 years of age, considering that you have a healthy di ...  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

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