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So i was having very foul smelling farts and the reason was constipation/not clear bowel movements.
So, wanted to know, i have been prescribed bisacodyl 5mg for 5 days, is this medicine safe? And also, will it cure the constipation after stopping?
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Take plenty of liquids and fruits rich in fibre like papaya and banana.
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USE BISACODYL FOR THE DAYS --PRESCRIBED BY YOUR DOCTOR --THEN YOU MAY USE FIBRE BASED LAXATIVES --IF REQUIRED --FOR LONG PERIOD.. YOU MAY USE 250 GM OF FRESH VEGETABLE SALADS AND 150 GM OF FRUITS BEFORE LUNCH AND DINNER ;;; USE 1 GLASS OF CARROT FRESH UNFILTERED JUICE AND A GLASS OF PINEAPPLE JUICE AT INTERVALS --TAKE FRESH SOFT EASILY DIGESTABLE ; FIBER RICH DIET DAILY ; RESTRICT OILY ;FRIED AND JUNK FOOD. AVOID COLAS AND ALCOHOL AND SMOKING .----DO REGULAR EXERCISE AND YOGA--DRINK 12-15 GLASS OF WATER /. FLUIDS DAILY --. AVOID MENTAL NEGATIVE ENRGY LIKE ANGER AND FILL WITH POSITIVE ENERGY LIKE HELPING MIND;SMILING ; BE HAPPY AND MAKE OTHERS HAPPY . SLEEP FOR 8 HOURS AND MAKE YOUR DAILY SCHEDULE SYSTEMATIC ---YOU WILL BE OK THEN
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Bisacodyl is good drug for short duration.
Better get evaluated for the cause of constipation.
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take a physician consultation
Health Tips
lots of fluids
green leafy vegetables
lots of fruits
avoid Beer... dehydrates and causes constipation.
good luck
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Safe but not permanent solution to constipation. Have fibre rich diet , drink plenty, walk more.
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
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Kindly discuss your concern
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Dr. Rajendra Kumar
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Use fiber food,fruits and increase intake of water
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