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My daughter has constipation since starting solids. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My 19 months old daughter has been suffering from constipation since we started giving her solid food, that is since the seventh month. She cries while passing stool, and her anus becomes red after she passes stool for around two or three times a day. Our doctor suggested to skip milk an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Constipation is a common problem for children of this age. We should try to rule out any significant medical causes like anal stenosis and for this, you have to visit a pediatric surgeon. Dietary changes like avoiding milk products should be started as suggested b... Read Full »
I have difficulty passing stools. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a difficulty in passing stools and a clogging where the stool passes from the sigmoid colon to the rectum to execute a bowel movement. I just spent several hours of discomfort feeling constipated and as though I needed a bowel movement, only to pass a stool the size of a pea a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have carefully reviewed your health query and can understand how worried you are about your health. The symptoms you are talking about are related to constipation. And there are a lot of different reasons for constipation. Sometimes the patient has just hard stools (... Read Full »
I am under treatment for chronic constipation and recently the laxative that I use is not working.
Query: Hello doctor, I had a nephrotic syndrome and gastroparesis or lazy bowel syndrome for which I was on corticosteroids for a very long time. I was also chronically constipated since childhood. So I started using laxatives like Dulcoflex. I follow a very good fiber-rich diet and use probiotics, but now... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. For chronic constipation, intermittent switching of laxatives will help because long-term use of a single type of laxative will cause it to lose its efficacy. I suggest you add Psyllium Husk regularly to your diet and also... Read Full »
I have been experiencing pain due to piles. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing too much pain due to piles and need some relief. Please suggest some good medicine for instant relief. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing and I understand your concern. Such pain occurs due to constipation, when stool is hard, it becomes difficult to pass and then pain occurs. So, I would suggest you take high-fiber diets such as bananas, apples, oranges, and green vegetables. If w... Read Full »
I had constipation and taking stools with mild pain. Is it fine?
Query: Hello doctor,I used to have constipation issues last year, and recently, in the last two weeks, it gets fixed. But I think I have little wounds appearing, that is my assumption. I am taking soft stool from last week. While taking out stool, I feel a slight pain in that area. Is it serious? Please ad... Read Full »
Dr. Kagathara Happy Kumar Devkaranbhai
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern for symptoms. 1) Never attempt to take out stool. Insted it is advisable to use stool softener or laxatives. 2) The habit of taking stool out and constipation can develop anal fissure which is small tear on inner wall of lower part of anal... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35-year-old female with hypothyroidism, and I have been taking levothyroxine medication for the past seven months. Recently, I have been experiencing symptoms of constipation, which is causing me concern. I am unsure if this could be a side effect of the medication or if it mig... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Constipation can be a symptom of hypothyroidism itself, as an underactive thyroid can slow down the digestive system. However, it is also possible that the levothyroxine medication you are taking could contribute to constipation as a side effect. To alleviate constip... Read Full »
Due to Dexolac, my baby has gas and constipation. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is a premature baby. Her birth weight was 3.75 lbs, and now she is 2 months old and weights 6.83 lbs. Our doctor suggested Dexolac special care. She is suffering from constipation, and gas problem after having it. The doctor suggested medicines, but there were no changes. O... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note that children below the age of 6 months pass stools either once in two to three days or 10 to 15 times per day. It is normal, and it is not labeled as loose motions or constipation. If you are labeling it as constipation because of hard pellet like stools... Read Full »
Could IBS be the reason for my constipation and gas trouble?
Query: Hello doctor, For how long is it normal to be constipated? Is it dangerous to experience constipation for two and a half months? I have been using Metamucil gummies two to three times per week to promote bulky stools; is it okay to continue taking Metamucil for over two months? Although I strain w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thank you for trusting us with your healthcare. I have gone through the detailed history you provided. For constipation, I suggest having a banana at night, preferably a ripe one with a glass of water. Prunes are also a good option for the evening. There is no harm in taking gummies. This s... Read Full »
What are the side effects of taking Adderall?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a 29 year old boyfriend, who weighs 190 lbs and 6 feet tall, he is a former athlete in college. He was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia through the spinal tab, five years ago. He is now taking Adderall 60 mg a day total, spread over six times, and is using Flumazenil cream, wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Idiopathic hypersomnia is a sleep disorder even less common than narcolepsy, a rare sleep disease. The biggest distinguishing characteristics include differences in REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, the absence of cataplexy (a sudden weakness in the muscles while fully co... Read Full »
My kid has anal itching and difficulty passing stools. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I noticed my daughter of 4 years and 5 months is itching in her ano. She told it was getting hard when she wanted to pass stools. I noticed a mild inflammation in her ano and a mild crack. Please suggest a cream or medicine for her. I have Sucral Ano Cream. Can I apply? Please help us. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. I have seen the picture that you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There appears to be a cut over perianal region due to hard stools. In my opinion, I suggest the child should be given: Syrup Oflomac-M... Read Full »