Hi Doctor My Mother 69 Years Of Age Is Diabetic

Posted on Fri, 30 Nov 2018

Question: Hi Doctor My mother 69 years of age is diabetic and taking amartl 1 and glycomet 500 as medicine. also energy supplement . She isbhaving constipation since 1 week which os not gettig improved despite taking kayam churna. can u advise what to be done.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please stop unscientific treatments. Give Lactulose(duphalac) syrup.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXXXXX

Welcome to Ask a Doctor service.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

I would strongly suggest you to stop unscientific treatments immediately.

For constipation, you can give either cremaffin liquid (ask specifically for diabetics) or lactulose or duphalac solution.

If the issue does not resolve, then your mother needs to consult a surgeon immediately.

I hope that answers your query.

Best regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar