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Hypothyroidism Induced Constipation

Hypothyroidism-induced constipation can be an extremely painful and frustrating condition that affects many people. This is a common condition that causes constipation. So awareness about this condition and how it works is important to understand what people can do to treat it.

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Why have I not been able to pass stool for the past three days?

Query: Hello doctor, I am not getting the stool from three days and because of this, I am not able to eat food from three days. What is the reason behind this? Which disease symptom is that? What is the possible medical treatment for it?  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be suffering from absolute constipation. If you are not even able to pass flatus, then you need evaluation for intestinal obstruction. I would advise you following: 1. To get a thyroid function test done as hypothyroidism might be the cause behind consti...  Read Full »

My mother still feels weak after taking hypothyroid medications. Why does this happen?

Query: Hi doctor,We have taken consultation regarding hypothyroid. You have suggested tablet Thyroxine 75 mcg, tablet Calcimax forte, capsule Matilda forte, and capsule Vitanova. However, my mother feels very weak after taking medicine and has constipation problems after taking the tablet Matilda forte. Bu...  Read Full »


Dr. Meenal Mohit Vohra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This never happens. How long has she been on the medications? What is her current thyroid status while taking tablet Thyroxine (Synthroid) 75 mcg? You can give her some symptomatic laxatives and include a fiber-rich diet.   Read Full »

I could not cure my constipation with medicines. What is wrong with me?

Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from constipation since I was 13. I always have taken medicine for that, but nothing worked, and lately, I had not taken any medication. Do you think there is something wrong with me?  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be suffering from chronic constipation. I would advise you the following: 1. To get a thyroid function test done as hypothyroidism might be the cause behind constipation that you are having. 2. To take laxative like Lactulose in the night only when you are ...  Read Full »

How to get relief from constipation?

Query: Hi doctor, I am unable to clear my tummy entirely in the morning. It is happening for a couple of weeks. I thought that I have an infection. So I did a CBC. But the reports came fine. I have hypothyroidism, and I am taking Thyronorm 12.5 mg. A friend told me that it could be a colon or rectal cance...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. On considering your age, the possibility of having cancer is unlikely. There is nothing to worry. Constipation is a widespread problem, and the chance of cancer is doubtful to occur in this age group. So do not think about this disease. Cancer usually occurs at elder ag...  Read Full »

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