Suggest Treatment For Severe Constipation When Amitiza Doesn't Help Much

Posted on Wed, 4 Jan 2017

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Question : I an having a sever constipation condition I am taking Amitiza for relief very small amounts will ex spell
however a feel like a large amount i still in the anus and will not come out. I have taken 2 Amitizsl with no good results can you help

Answered by Dr. Amit Jain (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take lots of fiber and fluid in your diet

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The best solution to constipation is to take lots of fiber and fluid in your diet. I mean to say, lots of fruits and vegetables. Other sources of fiber are oats, whole wheat, ragi, beans, peas and lentils.

Among allopathic medicine, you can take lactifiber which is the combination of Lactitol and Isabgol. You can start with 15gm per day at night with a glass of water. In addition, you may also take Polyethylene glycol which comes in sachet and syrup form. I found this combination very useful in my patients.

I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. I wish you good health.

Regards,
Dr. Amit Jain
Gastroenterologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy