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Query: Hello doctor, My physician prescribed Ferrous Sulphate tablets for hair fall as I have less hemoglobin. Now I am facing constipation issues. Why do iron supplements cause constipation? Can you help me improve my hemoglobin and hair thinning? I am a 25-year-old woman with hemoglobin in the range of 1... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is true that iron deficiency anemia can adversely affect all organs in the body, including the heart, brain, hair, etc. However, you can try iron-rich foods like green leafy vegetables prepared with a few drops of lemon, boiled eggs (which contain iron and protein),... Read Full »
I have a constipated feeling for a month. Can you suggest fiber-rich foods to deal with it?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a feeling of constipation for a month now, and I try laxatives to help it. My friend, a doctor, said that increased dietary fiber intake might help relieve constipation. Can you please help me with what are the dietary fibers to be taken to ease constipation? Are dietary fibe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Boiled vegetables and fruits (excluding fruit juices) are the best sources of fiber. Brown rice and millets are also good sources of fiber. Ready-made foods and junk foods are bad for constipation. Thank you. Read Full »
I have constipation and sometimes pain on the left top of my abdomen. Please help me.
Query: Hello doctor, I have constipation. I can go about a week to two weeks without passing a stool. It has been over a year now. I sometimes develop pain on the left top of my abdomen. I currently have fever and it is associated with a headache. I took Soflax in the past for this issue. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest the following try to avoid medications, eat more boiled vegetables and fruits (not fruit juice), drink three liters of water daily, drink 0.6 pints of warm water soon after brushing your teeth in the morning, eat two bananas daily, eat homemade foods, avoid... Read Full »
Why am I getting constipation and indigestion even after taking small amount of food?
Query: Chronic nausea, constipation, indegestion, and a burning sensation whenever i eat anything of food size, which is really discouraging. I do deal with major anxiety, and I am on zoloft, and welbutrin. I am underaged, and generally dont go outside often. I dont normally eat healthy but i do constantly... Read Full »
Answer: Hi Your problem appears to be drug induced gastritis. Symptoms include indigestion,nausea, and epigastric pain etc.I have carefully analysed your problem. Intestinal parasites also can cause similar symptoms. Small meals 3 to 4 times daily with more boiled vegetables, fruits (avoid citrus fruits), ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I have been suffering from bad constipation and hard stools for two weeks. I also had this issue two years back that too for a long time, maybe for four months. That time I took a syrup and now became resistant to it. My constipation does not get right even after giving that syrup. I heard... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please understand that constipation is a lifestyle disease, and medications may not be of much help. Are you following the golden rules to prevent constipation? 1) Drink two liters of water daily. 2) Increase physical activity. For example, walk 5 km, do yoga, play... Read Full »