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Castor oil
I have been taking 1 tsp castor oil with milk at night since an year . Wanted to k ow if I can take this life long . As whenever I quit constipation starts but when I take it I daily have watery stool almost liquid .
Also, since it's a strong laxative does it hamper with nutritional absorption of food or vitamins and try to quickly kick out the food from system ?
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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine
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First of all,Find out the real cause of constipation. Caster oil is not a good laxative. It may effect your liver.
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Using it already for 1 year?!!
That’s bad.
Laxatives are not answer for constipation.
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Need to consult in order to find the reason behind your constipation.
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Firstly proper history is required, and rather using for strong laxative better change in diet / daily routine which will inc your digestive power and ultimately improve your gut health .
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Hello ..by taking castor oil u said u r having loose stool dat means der is problem with ur digestive fire strength..send me the other symptoms u r facing
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consult here for further treatment
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If constipation is the only issue you can try isabgol husk powder at night with lukewarm warm water or milk. But if there are more issues with that you should consult first .
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Drink plenty of water daily and add fibre rich diet along with salad in your diet.
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For better results add some yoga asana in your lifestyle daily for 15-20 minutes.
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Taking castor oil continuously for life long will make new intestinal problems., better to consult a Doctor.
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take fruits and vegetables
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Hey dear why u r taking castor oil from so long?
You need to consult for that
N taking castor oil regularly it's not a solution and it will definitely hamper your digestive fire as well ,which will surely creates some new issues
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do consult with your main issue
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Don’t go for self medication. Consult personally
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Plase do not go for self medication.
Caster oil is good laxative but it also have limitations..........surly it make your intestine more motile and hamper your food absorption , micronutrients absorption.
In ayurveda you should find proper screening, diet and medicine. You have to consult ayurvedic doctor first.
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Caster oil may associate with havey menstrual cycle. stop taking Caster oil regular basis.
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Surely it will. No self medication
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Dr. Sreeja Raj
Ayurveda
3 yrs exp
Thiruvananthapuram
It is not a good practice taking castor oil for1yr itself is very long, As the stool is watery body will get dehydrated and it is not good, if dehydration happens it will cause some other health issue
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Consult a physician immediately and treat for your constipation, Do not go for self medication
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Try to drink more water especially luke warm water and try to include fiber in your diet
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Dr. Aswini Mohan L
Ayurveda
16 yrs exp
Thiruvananthapuram
Castor oil can be used, lifelong use will not be good. Give a break after a months use for at least a week, if you get regular bowels it should be ok even with out medicines
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avoid potato, tur dal, rajma, channa
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Dr. Anuradha Palekar
Ayurvedic Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Pune
As we always suggest not to go for selft medication . Your taking almost regularly so your digestion and absorption may get hampered. Consult for futher treatment
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Dr. Gunjan Saini
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Haridwar
Share me some more details about this first
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