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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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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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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 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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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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Syp.cremafin sugar free 30ml at bed time ...  Read More

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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Good evening pls connect through app directly. ...  Read More

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

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Greetings kindly consult doctor in person ...  Read More

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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Constipation but not hard stools Mucus with stool . anxious mind Indigestion scale type stools Not completely empty my bowel Tests Endoscopy normal Colonoscopy normal with antral gastritis Tsh normal Lft. Normal

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Looks lik ibs- d, consult Gastroenterologist for proper medications ...  Read More

Hi, I have been suffering from constipation and trying ayuravedic medic ANULOMA DS tablet for a long time. Recently, i did my blood test and the ESR were on the higher side. Can someone suggest any new good constipation medicine?

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I am getting constipation from last month also hard stool i have to force but I get little also i have a bit dental issue I can't eat properly

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Hello doctor my son is autistic child he is 5 yrs old. Facing constipation stools become hard after 3 to 4 days he passes stools. Hello cannot eat properly always feels bloating not able to sleep at night because of gas .. please suggest any syrup so that he gets relief.. thank you.

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Syp duphalac according to weight and age ...  Read More

Have constipation since few days. Having syrup and all, still no improvements much.. Any other suggestions? Also suggest some fiber rich food/ fruits etc??

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Need to know past and present medical history of the patient, any medication he is taking Detail consultation with recent lab works preferred ...  Read More

I am taking psychiatry medication...and am getting constipation regularly from 2 years... while take duphalac syrup,it's not working properly...what to do next

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The syrup you are taking should be taken in adequate amount. If taking less than the required dose, it appears not working. ...  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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Will be glad to resolve your every doubt on online consultation. ...  Read More

Hello dr my baby is 7months 15 days old after starting solid he is doing hard poop 5 to 6 times a day, and what ever he eat same thing it's coming from poop. recently i consult to the dr he told to give zymogreat 0.7 ml day n night for 5 days.. but nothing works again i visited he told to give papaya puree in daily basis for the baby but still my

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Hi. You need a proper counselling for ' how to start solid ' . ...  Read More

My one year old baby have constipation from 10 days no gastric prob only constipation plz help how to relief

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Greetings kindly hydrate the child well add more vegetables and fruits to eat ...  Read More

I am 65 , have bloating and constipation, more problem is constipation, need to put pressure to obtain motion and my stool is thin and pencil like, I drink lot of water and eat fruits and vegetables Please advise a treatment for now as I will consult later

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After ruling out Tsh , calcium,lead levels Start on fibre ...  Read More

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