Hi Doctor,. I Believe I Have Been Suffering From Constipation

Posted on Thu, 9 Apr 2020

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Question : Hi doctor,. i believe i have been suffering from constipation as every morning even after drinking hot water, i cannot pass perfect stool. this is happening from almost a week now. i actually had the same problem earlier, but in past i had psyllium husk which has helped me, but i can't find much help from that as well. also, i feel very dry mouth from few days even after drinking enough water. please help

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need some more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

For good bowel movements, adequate fiber intake, adequate fluid intake and adequate physical activity are important.

1. Your age?
2. Are you a diabetic?
3. Do you have hypothyroidism?
4. Are you on any opioids or cough suppressant medications?

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (30 minutes later)

Hi Doctor,

i am 33 years old, no sign of diabetes as of now, but my parents have it.
I haven't got myself checked for hypothyroidism, but what are the physical features, if you say i can send you the photo of my neck.
I haven't taken any such medication in past 2 weeks.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.
Some of the features of hypothyroidism are - obesity, dry skin, cold intolerance etc.
It looks like you have functional constipation.
You can do the following for relief-
1. Continue taking fiber supplements
2. Take high fiber diet- lot of vegetables, fruits, prune juice
3. Take Miralax (polyethylene glycol)
4. Drink lot of fluids
5. Do exercise for at least 30 minutes everyday.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (4 hours later)

Hi doctor, they don't have Miralax, but I have got Forlax . is this ok and if Yes, what time should I consume it and how many times should no consume it

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, you can take Forlax.
Take every night two sachets of it mixed with water till you have good bowel movements.
Continue taking fiber supplements.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj