Constipation refers to a difficulty or inability to pass motions comfortably. The stool may be hardened due to less water content in the body (dehydration). The person may need to strain hard to pass the stools, leading to pain, tears, fissures, and bleeding.
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Please share details about the role of dietary fiber in the body.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 37-year-old female. I want to know some information about dietary fiber. What role does dietary fiber play in supporting overall health and well-being? How does it help improve digestive health? What is the recommended daily intake of dietary fiber, and does it vary based on age,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to give you the best care possible. Yes, dietary fiber has numerous benefits and can help with many metabolic disorders. Daily dietary allowance is 21 grams to 25 grams for females and more than 32 to 25 grams for males. It is mainly of two types, namely, sol... Read Full »
Why do I have bloating and constipation despite eating healthy?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 27 year old female. I am a fitness enthusiast and on a very disciplined and healthy diet and exercise schedule. Yet, I suffer from bloating, gas, and constipation. I have tried everything, including digestive enzymes, probiotics, and green leafy vegetables. But the problem is intact... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you are very health conscious, then you should also be following a proper rest routine. Following are a few suggestions to follow: Have your meal regularly on time. Breakfast should be between 8 AM to 9 AM. Lunch should be from 12:30 PM to... Read Full »
Why do I have a burning sensation in anus while defecating?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a burning sensation in my anus while defecating. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Burning sensation is because of unsuitable diet and lifestyle. The symptoms are due to local inflammation. The food or the habit that increases your problem includes spicy or chilled foods, potato, chicken, eating more amount of bread, constipation, continuously sitting ... Read Full »
Please suggest a way to cure my constipation.
Query: Hi doctor, Please suggest me a way to cure my constipation. I am suffering from my childhood. Now, my age is 45. I am taking medicines for the past four years. Before two years, I got TIA attack. I took both Ayurvedic and homeopathy medicines for constipation. After a few days, I got peripheral neur... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your difficulty due to constipation. People who naturally have vaatha type of prakriti (lean body) has a higher chances of constipation. So, I would like to suggest the following: Consume dry grapes whenever you eat snacks, at least four times a day (... Read Full »
Is it normal for 3 month old to pass stool only every two days?
Query: Hello doctor, My 3 month old son passes stool only every two days. He passes stool only after we insert a soap stick and stimulate his excretory movements. This has been happening for the past three weeks. Is this normal? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your baby is breastfed, it is perfectly normal to pass stool less often. On the other hand, it does not seem normal for such a young kid. If it continues for more than two weeks, get him checked by a pediatrician. Consult a paediatrician online to know the managem... Read Full »
Please suggest home remedies for hot sensation in the anus.
Query: Hi doctor, What are some of the home remedies for burning sensation of the Anus? What is the reason for this burning sensation? It happens whenever I eat outside food. Though I did not eat more spicy food, why it is happening. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The following are the causes for burning sensation in the anus. Spicy foods, Hard food such as bread that causes constipation, Less water consumption, Excess tea and coffee consumption, Foods that easily causes heat in the body, Frequent diarrhea or constipation as there... Read Full »
My prostatitis problem often recurs after stopping Bangshil. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old married male. I have been suffering from on and off prostatitis for almost 2.5 years now. All my other reports are normal (kidney, liver, blood, sonography, and CT abdomen). On physical examination, the doctor found the prostate to be tender. I have been on and off a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have chronic prostatitis. I suggest continuing these for two to three months. After that, you will be all right. By that time, you need to maintain personal hygiene, change your inners daily, boil in hot water before washing, and check for your wife's vaginal infe... Read Full »
Can you give a meal plan based on my mother's reports?
Query: Hello doctor, My 59 year old mother is under treatment for hypothyroidism, hypertension, and osteoarthritis of knee joints along with a mild iron deficiency anemia. With the help of medications, TSH (3.15), BP (120/72) and FBS (89) are currently stable, although she used to get symptoms like reeling... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw her reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). All her numbers are alright, except a few which are on the borderline. But, no need to worry about it. Her diet should be perfectly balanced according to the climate. Also, exercise and yoga play a s... Read Full »
I am an 18-year-old female having constipation and difficulty losing weight. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor,I am an 18-year-old female. I am trying to lose weight and also diet. I do not eat junk food, even fried food. I am also doing exercise for 20 minutes, and I am also using weight loss subliminal for two days. It has been a month, but I do not see any changes on the scale. I have constipati... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. I suggest you the following weight loss diet plan. Alternative foods are mentioned below: In the early morning, at 7 AM, drink one glass of lukewarm water with half a lemon and one pinch of cinnamon powder... Read Full »
Why do I constantly feel bloated, full, and gassy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am currently having a bit of a diet issue but I do not have the time to visit a doctor. The issue is that lately, I have been feeling constantly bloated and full, even if I eat little to no food. If I eat breakfast, it makes me too full and bloated throughout the day and so I had to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It may be caused due to the constipation problem. You should do regular exercise or yoga. Take ORS (oral rehydration solution two times in a day). Take a small meal at frequent interval, avoid any spicy food, take soup at breakfast. Take more water (at least 10 glass p... Read Full »
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