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Suggest Treatment For Constipation

hello, iv been having constipation problems for many years now and nothing seems to effectivly work. lately it has been worse and i also always feel tired and light headed. iv began to develop these weird spots on my body which look slightly like chicken pox, however it isnt. my gp did a blood test to see if its a thyroid problem however that came out negative. i would be thankful with any advice on what to do as its affecting my day to day life. thank you
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* Guidelines for better outcome

Dietary measures to be considered are :

Drink plenty of liquids .
Consume high fiber diet with more of green leafy vegetables , whole grains , cereals , legumes , pulses , organic fresh fruits .
Avoid excess oil , ghee , butter , dairy products , non veg stuffs till possible .

Life style modifications to be considered :

Regular walking , exercises , YOGA are must .
Avoid prolong fasting , over eating .
Manage timings of breakfast , lunch , dinners till possible .
Chew your food very thoroughly .

Avoid stress , anxiety .
If consuming alcohol , tobacco in any form has to be stopped .
Manage to have regular sound sleep of 7 - 8 hours .
Keep your blood sugar , cholesterol , weight under control .

Medicinal support can be obtained with :

Bulk forming laxative as Isphaghula husk in glass of lukewarm water as per advise of your doctor .
Evaluation in form of necessary ultrasound , colonoscopy may be demand of time according to the response to treatment and clinician concern .

Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )

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Suggest Treatment For Constipation

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * Guidelines for better outcome Dietary measures to be considered are : Drink plenty of liquids . Consume high fiber diet with more of green leafy vegetables , whole grains , cereals , legumes , pulses , organic fresh fruits . Avoid excess oil , ghee , butter , dairy products , non veg stuffs till possible . Life style modifications to be considered : Regular walking , exercises , YOGA are must . Avoid prolong fasting , over eating . Manage timings of breakfast , lunch , dinners till possible . Chew your food very thoroughly . Avoid stress , anxiety . If consuming alcohol , tobacco in any form has to be stopped . Manage to have regular sound sleep of 7 - 8 hours . Keep your blood sugar , cholesterol , weight under control . Medicinal support can be obtained with : Bulk forming laxative as Isphaghula husk in glass of lukewarm water as per advise of your doctor . Evaluation in form of necessary ultrasound , colonoscopy may be demand of time according to the response to treatment and clinician concern . Hope this will help you for sure . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further guidance . Regards . Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )