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Facing Constipation And Irregular Bowel Habits
Question: I am having constipation and irregular bowel habits. They have aggravated now, which is hampering my mood and daily routines.
Brief Answer:
Constipation can be managed with drinking lots of water
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
Constipation and irregular bowel habits can be managed by drinking lots of water. You may drink 1-2 glasses of water or shikanjavee first thing in the morning. This will help with clearing of bowels. Eating fruits can help. Both juice and milk are laxatives and can be taken regularly to soften the stools. You may drink some cow milk with each meal and this should help too.
For some people, passing stools may happen within 10-15 minutes. For others it may take more than half hour. One should get up only when done.
Have you tried any medicine?
If constipation is happening for more than 3 days, then Lactulose syrup can be taken for few days to regularise bowels. Herbal medicineTattva Virechana Vati can also help.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
Constipation can be managed with drinking lots of water
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
Constipation and irregular bowel habits can be managed by drinking lots of water. You may drink 1-2 glasses of water or shikanjavee first thing in the morning. This will help with clearing of bowels. Eating fruits can help. Both juice and milk are laxatives and can be taken regularly to soften the stools. You may drink some cow milk with each meal and this should help too.
For some people, passing stools may happen within 10-15 minutes. For others it may take more than half hour. One should get up only when done.
Have you tried any medicine?
If constipation is happening for more than 3 days, then Lactulose syrup can be taken for few days to regularise bowels. Herbal medicineTattva Virechana Vati can also help.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
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