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What are the methods to overcome constipation?

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Dr. Alka

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Published At September 17, 2023
Reviewed AtJanuary 9, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am an 18-year-old male. I recently started antibiotic medication, which has caused constipation. Later, I took a single prescription and an injection for 15 to 17 days before getting constipated again for a week. This time, the doctor prescribed me an injection that provided no comfort; I tried Eno, castor oil, and other remedies, but nothing worked. I even tried some strong laxatives. I also saw another doctor, who gave me some drugs, syrup, and Abhayarishta, but no relief. The doctor gave me a Metrogyl 400 and two additional tablets, Acimed-40 (abdominal discomfort) Solve-25 (digestion, etc), and Softovac Churna. I felt better once my symptoms subsided. However, the situation occurred another time. Between this time, I took two types of antibiotics and did not poop for nine days. After drinking a lot of milk of magnesia, Churna, and other stuff, I had a semi-solid stool. In the previous seven days, I have tried virtually everything, including Churna, Softovac sf, castor oil, so much castor oil, castor oil in tea, and so on. In addition to those two prescriptions, I took antibiotics prescribed by my doctor before Metrogyl 400. There is no progress so I discontinued the antibiotic use. After all of this, another doctor prescribed some medications, including (Mumbels, a gut base sachet of four sachets, and Veloz l, and he also prescribed two sachets of Mazol and Lactifiber granules), so last night I took two sachets of the gut base, one sachet of Mazol, and one full bottle cap of Lactifiber, but I could barely pass stool.What should be done if laxatives do not relieve constipation?

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Alka

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.I saw the attached files of the medication you sent (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity).You are taking too many drugs, some on the advice of your doctor, others on your own, and changing physicians and medications frequently has disrupted your natural bowel pattern and is causing you discomfort. Also, avoid putting yourself under too much stress, since this will aggravate the issue. I also advise you to improve your lifestyle and eating habits; Here are some suggestions that will be beneficial to you.

Drink plenty of water, a minimum of two to three liters per day.

Drink water frequently.

When you wake up in the morning, drink one or two glasses of lukewarm water.

Eat fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain cereals. Instead of taking three big meals, take small five meals.

Take two to three servings of salads.

Do not take salad along with food, take them separately.

Avoid excessive spicy, junk food, white bread, etc.

Avoid excessive intake of tea, coffee, and caffeinated drinks.

Sleep adequately at least for six to eight hours a day. Sleep before midnight. Wake up early in the morning and train your bowel to evacuate at a particular time. This may take some time but once you develop the habit it would be easier for you.

Walk daily at least for 30 minutes a day.

Do not strain too much while defecating.

I suggest you apply some oil (mustard oil or coconut oil) gently on the anal area at night.

I also suggest you take only one or two medicines. whether allopathic or Ayurvedic, it is up to you. Because too much medicine will harm you in the long run.

I suggest you not to take medicine for too long as your intestine will become dependent upon medicine.

But if you wish to take ayurvedic medicine then do take the following medicine:

Take Syrup.Picrolex (Sodium picosulfate and Magnesium citrate) two tsp (tablespoon) in the evening with lukewarm water for seven to ten days. Once the bowel movements come to normal then you can stop taking it.

Take Triphala Churna two to three grams with one glass of lukewarm milk in the night for two to three weeks.

I recommend you to try all these things regularly and you will soon feel positive results. But be patient as it may take some time.In case of any emergency, you can consult a nearby physician.I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Regarding follow up

after three weeks

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Alka
Dr. Alka

Ayurveda Specialist

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