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Constipation

Constipation refers to a difficulty or inability to pass motions comfortably. The stool may be hardened due to less water content in the body (dehydration). The person may need to strain hard to pass the stools, leading to pain, tears, fissures, and bleeding.

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I am experiencing chest pain despite normal test results. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,Eight months ago, I experienced chest pain on my right side. I went to the hospital immediately, and the doctor told me it was due to constipation. He prescribed some medicines. However, after three to four days when I still was not feeling well, I consulted a cardiologist, who also dia...  Read Full »


Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There are several causes of chest pain, and constipation is one of them. Other potential causes include stress, chest infection, peptic ulcer, gastritis, acidity, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), and radiating pain. A patient's med...  Read Full »

Can I take Herbolax tablet after consuming alcohol?

Query: Hi doctor,Can I take a Herbolax tablet to regulate my bowel movement? I consume alcohol regularly, and as a result, I have constipation.  Read Full »


Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Herbolax tablet is an ayurvedic preparation. It clears the bowel. After drinking alcohol, constipation is common. You can take Herbolax tablet (Trivuth, Haritaki, Kasani) to regulate bowel movement.   Read Full »

Why do I have poor digestion, bad appetite, and nausea?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35-year-old male, and I am 5'09" tall and weigh 79.37 Ibs. I feel that my digestion is very slow for the past 13 years. I am often constipated, and my appetite is bad. I feel nauseous, burp a lot, and find it hard to digest sweets. I tried taking Rabeprazole and enzymes for this...  Read Full »


Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.The probable causes of anorexia,heartburn, and dyspepsia are eating spicy and fried junk foods, excessive smoking and drinking habits, anxiety, Depression., taking NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) or Aspirin excessively, consuming cold drinks, consuming outs...  Read Full »

Is it safe to take Triphala during breastfeeding?

Query: Hello doctor,I am 32 years old. I delivered a baby two months ago. My issue is that due to hard motion, there is blood. I am taking Anuloma DS tablet. If I stop taking the tablet, again my motion will be hard and bleeding is there. Shall I take this medicine regularly as the baby is small? So help m...  Read Full »


Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Definitely, you should be careful about medications whatever you are taking during the lactation period. Because it may affect the baby's health. During pregnancy and after delivery constipation is a common issue. You should try to manage it naturally. Anuloma DS is ...  Read Full »

I noticed blood in middle of stool. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,From the last few days and sometimes, not regularly, I noticed blood in the middle of the stool. Reasons I do not know. I am a vegetarian, and do not drink coffee or any tea. Since a long time, I am suffering from joints problem. One doctor says it is gout but always my uric acid level ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your complaints carefully and got your issues. You have two major complaints, bleeding per rectum and joints pain. I would like to explain it. In case of bleeding per rectum when it comes before defecation indicates hemorrhoids, however, after defecation indi...  Read Full »

I have been suffering from constipation for the past two months and noticed blood in my stools today. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from constipation for the past two months. I consulted a physician and he said that there was no need for the surgery. But today noticed blood in my stools. What could be the reason? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai

Answer: Hello, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I can understand your concern. Hard stool due to constipated bowel is a major cause of fissures which leads to pain, burning sensation, and bleeding during defecation. It needs m...  Read Full »

I am suffering from extreme constipation. Please suggest me a treatment.

Query: Hello doctor, I am having extreme constipation. Also, I am taking the tablet Clonazepam for a brain lesion for the last 30 years. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. There are several causes of constipation. Some of them are smoking, drinking alcohol, eating more oily and spicy junk foodss, sedentary lifestyle, lack of fibers in food, lack of exercise, neurological disorders...  Read Full »

I am constipated even after following a healthy lifestyle and taking the necessary medications. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a yoga and meditation teacher. I lead a healthy life by exercising and having healthy home-cooked food (I will also include adequate spicy foods). I am following a diet according to what the ayurveda doctors have advised. I take a tablet of Dhootapapeshwar Triphala Guggul every day...  Read Full »


Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. As you have mentioned that you are extremely vata sensitive, aggravated vata causes stool dryness, leading to constipated bowel. Therefore, your diet should contain oil or ghee-like substances to manage this condition. I suggest you take...  Read Full »

Can Nilavarai powder be used for constipation in a pregnant woman?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 27 years old, female. I am taking Nilavarai powder continuously for constipation. I am 47 days pregnant. Can I continue this powder?  Read Full »


Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nilavarai is commonly known as Senna or Sonamukhi in Ayurveda. It has laxative property. After taking for a long time, it makes habitual and mildly irritating. If you are pregnant then you should avoid taking it for a long time. You can take Haritaki powder (Chitraka, A...  Read Full »

Which ayurvedic medicine can be used to treat hemorrhoids and constipation?

Query: Hi doctor, Kindly tell me the Ayurvedic medicines for hemorrhoids third grade and constipation. Which is safe and what dietary control should be taken for this till it gets healed without any allopathic processes.  Read Full »


Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mostly piles generate after changing food habits and lifestyles. Frequently constipated bowel, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and drinking may cause piles. Third-grade piles need Ksharasutra ligation treatment along with Ayurvedic medications. Now it can be managed natur...  Read Full »

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