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Constipation after cesarean
I delivered my first baby on 18th Nov from Cesarean. And I am still facing constipation issue. How to resolve? Even stool softener doesn't give much effect.
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Make sure to have lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet, and drink plenty of water. As you will be losing water in breast milk, so increase fluid intake. Have syp duphalac 20-30 ml at night time for 3 consecutive days.
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Dr. Falak Chowdhary
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Increase hydration
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Dr. Nikitha Murthy
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8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
Constipation is most likely due to the iron tablets being taken.
You may change the type of tablet to a form which causes lesser constipation effect- iron bisglycinate- Tab Haem Up
Drink plenty of water
Avoid banana, whear products which slow the digestion
Include fermented food into your diet- eg curd, acv -as it enriches the gut bacteria
If still not improved, you may take the iron tablets on alternate days after checking with your doctor.
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