Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
28 Weeks Pregnant. Having Constipation, Cramps. Had Diarrhoea After Taking Laxatives. Is It Normal?
Hi, my name is Carey. I have been constipated for about a week now. Throughout the week I have been having bad cramping, that felt like I needed to use the bathroom, but when I tried to go nothing happened. I finally took 2 laxative pills and that gave me diarreah. Is that normal? I also must add that I am 28 weeks pregnant, don't know of that matters?
posted on
Mon, 9 Dec 2013
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 9 Dec 2013
Answered on
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Last reviewed on
Constipation is very common in pregnancy fue to underlying hormones asvwell as position of baby sometimes....taking laxatives occasionally to relieve constipation is fine....and it might result in diarrhoea at times.....but try taking diet that helps bowel movement like fibres fruits and milk...and ofcourse light walking daily is good also
I find this answer helpful
Hello
Thanks for the query to H.C.M.Forum.
Since ,you are 28 weeks pregnant , don't take laxative as these develops diarrhea ( as happened in your case ) and many essential minerals losses .
Take high fiber diet with salad .
Plenty of water with other fluid will also help.
Whenever you feel constipation don't make any strain , rather get in glycerin enema.
You can do yourself ,just insert nozzle of tube into anus squeeze it and wait for 10-15 minute and evacuation.
No side effect , no medicine and the best for pregnant lady.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M.Forum.
Since ,you are 28 weeks pregnant , don't take laxative as these develops diarrhea ( as happened in your case ) and many essential minerals losses .
Take high fiber diet with salad .
Plenty of water with other fluid will also help.
Whenever you feel constipation don't make any strain , rather get in glycerin enema.
You can do yourself ,just insert nozzle of tube into anus squeeze it and wait for 10-15 minute and evacuation.
No side effect , no medicine and the best for pregnant lady.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Rectum
Loading Online Doctors....