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Chronic Constipation
Have been suffering from constipation since childhood. It’s not that I don’t pass stool at all — I do every single day, but I face a lot of struggle (40–50 minutes). For the last few years, I have tried diet changes, exercise,Yoga,Gym,Lifestyle changes, home remedies, and even consulted a nutritionist for about an year but nothing has worked. Recently, since it has been a long-term issue, someone suggested homeopathy. I have been using homeopathic medicine for the past 4 months, but the severity has increased and there has been no benefit. What can I do to reduce the strain and time that I spend on this?
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Dr. A N M Owais Danish
Proctologist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
This is likely chronic functional constipation or sometimes a pelvic floor issue (outlet obstruction).
Homeopathy has not helped, so I would advise stopping it.
For now, please follow this:
Do not sit in the toilet for more than 10–15 minutes. If nothing happens, get up and try later.
Use a small stool under your feet while passing motion (knees higher than hips, lean slightly forward).
Start an osmotic laxative like PEG (Movicol) / Lactulose 15–20 ml at bedtime to soften stool.
If needed, add Isabgol 1 tsp in warm water at night (start low and increase slowly).
Drink adequate water (2.5–3 litres/day unless restricted).
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If the problem continues despite this, you may need evaluation by a gastroenterologist.
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