Hello doctor,
I am suffering from constipation. Stool is so hard and has got stuck in the colon. I am on keto diet. So, fiber intake is low which may be the reason. Is there any medication or laxatives that I can take?
Hi,
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You seem to be suffering from constipation, and you should increase fibers in the diet. I would advise you the following:
- To get a thyroid function test done as hypothyroidism might be the cause of constipation that you are having.
- To take laxative like Lactulose in the night.
- To increase fiber in the diet and to take fruits like papaya which are bulk-forming.
- Another thing that you can take is Isabgol husk. You can take three teaspoons full in the night time, and as it is bulk-forming, it may help you with your constipation.
For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician
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