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Fibre is an important constituent of our diet that maintains gut health. It aids in weight loss, prevents constipation, and promotes heart health. They are abundantly found in fruits, vegetables, grain, and legumes.

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I am having constipation for last two months even after taking Cremaffin . Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I am having constipation for the last two months. Currently, I am taking Triphala and sometimes warm water in the morning. I have high blood sugar levels. Also,I take Cremaffin twice or thrice a week. I just walk and exercise. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. Usually, chronic constipation results from inadequate fiber or fluid intake or other disordered colonic transit. You mentioned that you have high blood sugar levels too. Above mentioned Triphala powder does work ...  Read Full »

Could you please interpret my reports and tell me if I have IBS or any other disease?

Query: Hello doctor,For the past seven days, I feel that there is a change in my bowel habits. According to the Bristol chart, I think my stool structure may be a type 3 to 5. I pass my stool quite comfortably every morning. But, after this, when I pass stools during the day, I have to use some force. I do...  Read Full »


Dr. Noushif. M

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you have raised do not seem abnormal. Stool frequency can normally vary from three times a day to thrice a week. A good defecation in the morning is definitely a healthy sign. Any passage of stool during the rest of the day depends only on the stimulus ...  Read Full »

My digestive issue is not resolving despite treatment. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from digestive problems since 15 years. I take Pantin L capsule everyday. But, no relief. I am very nervous. I took treatment with many doctors, but no relief.  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are having digestion problems since many years. For that, first rule out hypothyroidism by serum TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) estimation. USG abdomen scan is advisable to rule out any organic cause if present. You can include more fiber in the diet. Take gr...  Read Full »

I am not able to pass stools. What can be done for constipation?

Query: Hello doctor, I am not getting the stool from three days and because of this, I am not able to eat food from three days. What is the reason behind this? Which disease symptom is that? What is the possible medical treatment for it?  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be suffering from absolute constipation. If you are not even able to pass flatus, then you need evaluation for intestinal obstruction. I would advise you following: 1. To get a thyroid function test done as hypothyroidism might be the cause behind consti...  Read Full »

How to provide nutritious food to my 10-year-old child?

Query: Hi doctor, My child is 10 years old. As a parent, I want to know how nutrition would help in promoting healthy digestion in children. How does hydration help in this process? What is the importance of taking dietary fiber in a child's diet? How do probiotics help in improving digestive health in chi...  Read Full »


Dr. Albana Greca

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Promoting healthy digestion in children is crucial for their overall well-being and development. Here is how nutrition plays a role in supporting digestive health in children: 1. Hydration: Adequate hydration is essential for maintaining health...  Read Full »

Is aloe vera juice good for hemorrhoids?

Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from hemorrhoids. It is not an ongoing case. It just happened due to severe constipation. Apart from medicine, which is better for external hemorrhoids? Is it Aloe vera gel or lemon juice? Is there a good painkiller for such situation? I tried Panadol and it worked fine, bu...  Read Full »


Dr. Naresh Kumar M.

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed all the data you have provided. In order to alleviate the symptoms of hemorrhoids, it is important to keep the stools soft and reduce pressure on the affected area. Including foods that are rich in dietary fiber is crucial, as fiber adds bulk to the st...  Read Full »

Are my constipation and blocked urination interlinked?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30 year old male. I generally have constipation problem. Mostly, I use some laxatives or aryuvedic churnas to clear constipation. Whenever I have constipation, I feel my urine is blocked. I drink plenty of water daily. Also, I used to consume lots of water before going to bed. Earl...  Read Full »


Dr. Erioli Braholli

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chronic constipation is a challenging issue that significantly impacts one's quality of life and often lacks a definitive solution. Besides adopting a watery diet, managing it may involve the periodic use of bowel enemas and continuous reliance on laxatives. If you ca...  Read Full »

How to get rid of anal pain caused by hemorrhoids?

Query: Hello doctor, My wife is 28 years old. Her weight is 128 kg and height is 5 feet 3 inches. She has got a constipation problem since last 5 years and she takes Smuth for this. Since last four days, she has been getting severe pain between vagina and anus and that area is swollen. Also, her anus openi...  Read Full »


Dr. Pooja Pardhi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern for her health. As you have given every possible analgesic and the pain is not relieved, I think the hemorrhoid has strangulated. It means it is entrapped within the anal sphincter. I suggest tablet Acenac-P ...  Read Full »

My daughter has constipation since starting solids. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, My 19 months old daughter has been suffering from constipation since we started giving her solid food, that is since the seventh month. She cries while passing stool, and her anus becomes red after she passes stool for around two or three times a day. Our doctor suggested to skip milk an...  Read Full »


Dr. Nagasirisha Naredla

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Constipation is a common problem for children of this age. We should try to rule out any significant medical causes like anal stenosis and for this, you have to visit a pediatric surgeon. Dietary changes like avoiding milk products should be started as suggested b...  Read Full »

I need a diet chart that includes high-fiber foods. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am suffering from fissures and PCOD, and I need to include high fiber in my diet. I am missing out on breakfasts. I need a diet chart for seven days a week, which includes a high-fiber food. I need at least 14 g of fiber each day.  Read Full »


Dr. Yogesh Kumar Sehrawat

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.You should include 200 grams of salad in the morning and evening daily. That should contain cucumber, carrots, sprouts, etc. And in the afternoon, you should eat 250 to 300 g of ripe Papaya one hour before food. You can take oats and daliya for meals at any time of the d...  Read Full »

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