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Suggest Remedy For Constipation After Childbirth

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Hi, i have recently had a baby and since then i have found myself only passing stools around once a week. They are extremely painful but i am not holding back on going. Before i gave birth i had no issues and was quite regular.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,

Some advice that I can give to you is:
- Drink more water
- Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber
- Exercise more
- Take Senna, an herbal laxative
- Eat probiotic foods or take probiotic supplements

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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Suggest Remedy For Constipation After Childbirth

Hello, Some advice that I can give to you is: - Drink more water - Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber - Exercise more - Take Senna, an herbal laxative - Eat probiotic foods or take probiotic supplements Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi