Suggest Treatment For Constipation

Posted on Sun, 9 Jul 2017

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Question : Hi, I am a kidney patient stage V recently started on Dialysis and my creatinine is about 5.8 ; I am presently facing "extreme" constipation . I am also having hernia problem due to an earlier operation of Augmentation cystoplasty done in 2009. I am Hypertensive (non- diabetic )and thyroid problem is also there. Kindly advise suitable medication so that my bowels are comfortable. Also what food items to avoid specifically may be indicated to me so that my bowel habits are normal.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Ispaghula and Laxopeg not providing relief?

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

Are Ispaghula and laxopeg not providing good relief?

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (36 minutes later)

Hi , I am not getting good relief. Maybe I am not using correct dosage .Please indicate "proper " dosage for Laxopeg.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (43 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cremadiet Duo

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Cremadiet Duo contains both those ingredients.
You can take 2 scoops in the night mixed in 250 ml of water.
Take high fiber diet and drink lot of fluids.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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