Hi doctor,
I am following low carb diet of fewer than 1500 calories and facing constipation problem. Sometimes, I am bleeding while emptying the bowel. My stool is very hard and in groups of small pieces. Also, it comes very low in quantity. I am drinking 5 to 6 liters of water and having green leafy vegetables. I just started to take Isabgol powder and ACV in lukewarm water with honey in the morning. I am facing this problem for the past one month. Can you please tell me the cure?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
- Please do not worry. You can use the enema to relieve constipation, which is caused as a side effect of drugs.
- The principle of enema is to irritate the rectal mucosa which causes defecation. You can ask your gastroenterologist to prescribe you Polyethylene Glycol.
- Polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution used to empty the colon. PEG-ES is in a class of medications called osmotic laxatives.
- You can take Magnesium citrate also. It is also an osmotic diuretic with the same effect as Polyethylene glycol.
- Also, I suggest syrup Duphalac (Lactulose) for treating constipation. The initial dose should be around 10-15 mL with a half cup of water to be taken at bedtime.
- However, the dose can be increased or decreased as per the response of your body. For example, if stools become too soft at 15 mL dose make it 10 mL or vice versa. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take medicine with consent.
- For long term relief from constipation, I would suggest you follow strict dietary and lifestyle modification. Try to take a lot of fibrous fruits and vegetables in your diet. Drink lukewarm lime water a glass early in the morning. Eat healthy and fresh food.
For further information consult a medical gastroenterologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/medical-gastroenterologist
Was this answer helpful?
|Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
Related Questions:
Does constipation cause burning sensation in anus?
I avoid eating spicy foods ... Another cause can be constipation, which can cause fissures around the anus ... Read full
I am not defecating properly in the morning hours. Why?.. warm milk with excess sugar daily at bedtime and along with it two spoons of Duphalac (Lactulose) syrup every day for a week. Eat a lot of fresh vegetables during the day and drink a lot of water. You may also eat papaya every day that is very goo... Read full
Preventing Constipation NaturallyMake sure to chew your food properly, and avoid drinking water intermittently while eating ... Avoid frequent use of purgatives/ laxatives ... Follow these steps and stay away from ... Read full
Comprehensive Medical Second Opinion.
