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Constipation during pregnancy
I'm 7weeks pregnant and suffering with severe constipation, any home remedies to follow? I'm using progesterone it is causing constipation
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U should increase water intake, avoid dairy products, increase fibre intake.
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Apart from fruits and salad
Psyllium husk
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For how many days are you constipated?
How were your motions earlier ?
Have you consulted your Gynaecologist about this problem ?
Please consult a Gynaecologist with this information.
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You should take high fibre diet and have lots of water. Include salads, vegetables and fruits in your diet.
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Dr. Pushpalatha R
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Avoid dairy maida and fibre rich food yes progesterone causes the same but increase water intake , benefits more than risks
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
High fiber diet is only home remedy that you can follow
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Dr. Satuti Setia
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
5 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Progesterone can cause constipation, however constipation is a normal symptom of pregnancy,
You can use laxitol or ishapgulla husk
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Dr. Nirav Jetani
Gynecologist
11 yrs exp
Vadodara
Plenty of fluids orally
Green leafy Vegetables and high Fibre diet
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Dr. P Pragnia
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Constipation i common in pregnancy
Try aloevera juice , it helps.
progesterone usually causes Constipation.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Plenty of water
High fibre diet
Mild laxative which are safe in pregnancy.
Consult for prescription please.
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Dr. Parru Singh
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
8 yrs exp
Lucknow
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Dr. Vinay Kamat
Gynecologist
38 yrs exp
North Goa
Plenty of water
Fruits
Leafy vegetables
To be consumed
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