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Constipation Despite Taking Laxative What Is Going On

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Dr. Saumya Mittal MD

I've had constipation for a few days. Tried stool softeners and laxative. Now I want to use suppositories. Until now I've rarely had constipation. How often can I use suppositories and how many a day? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Saumya Mittal ( Diabetologist)
Dr. Ratnakar Kini MD

suffer from constipation can you advise an iron tablet which will work as a laxative. ... am gluten intolerant and have a severe constipation problem. Im 39 years old , female , my ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ratnakar Kini ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr.   Prof. Kunal Saha MD

My wife suffers from severe constipation . She has been taking TAM Herbal Laxative. After 4 days of ... she do to alleviate her constipation ? Would Milk of Magnisium be OK ? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Shruti Rijhwani MD

I am 59 years old suffering from chronic constipation .pl suggest safest laxative and other remedies. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shruti Rijhwani ( Rheumatologist)
Dr. Vivek Chail MD

I have constipation after a stomach virus with nausea and vomiting over 6 days ago. Can I take a mild laxative? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vivek Chail ( Radiologist)

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Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi MD

Hello doctor, I hav constipation at times since my child hood...and since roughly one and half wk I am experiencing constipation...along with acidity and on and off fever (99.3 degree f) .. and 2 days ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Arunkumar Suri MD

Hi,my child who is now 18 month old,suffering from severe constipation since he was 7 month old.we ... stool.please suggest me any ayurvedic remedies or natural ways to reduce his constipation. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Arunkumar Suri ( Pediatrician)
Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani MD

if i have problems with constipation i can take a laxative. i can not sit or lay comfortably any longer and i cant sleep cause of the pressure of the constipation and i dont know which laxative... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Prashant Sharma MD

My boyfriend is going to take Magnesium Citrate, (10oz) for severe constipation. He is currently having daily doses of radiation for throat cancer. His Nurse did recommend this for constipation. He is ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prashant Sharma ( Oncologist)
Dr.  Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja MD

Fiber rich foods are ideal for constipation, its better than taking laxative. eat banana, beans, carrot, and more spinach. i also use cremadiet powder fo constipation. it has no taste, it bland,... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja ( Gastroenterologist)