My uncle, age -64 years having constipation from past 4 years, he says pressure is not building, he has tried piclin syrup but didn't help much, now currently he is taking isabgol but still not much help, there is no pain in stomach only constipation. What are the tests to be done & which tablet can help him, please help me.

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Dr. Pankaj GuptaGeneral Physician16yrs exp

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Dear lybrate-user, continue isabgol for next 2 months. Replace piclin with syrup cremaffin plus 3 teaspoonful at night for 2 weeks. And cap bifilac bd for 2 weeks. Regards.

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaHomeopathy Doctor25yrs exp

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There are no tests for this. 1. Take home cooked, fresh light food. Take a lot of green vegetables n fruit. 2. Increasing the fibre in your diet 3. Increasing your fluid intake 4. Avoid fast foods, spicy n fried foods 5. Maintain active life style6. Curd is good for u.7. Avoiding straininghomeopathy has very encouraging results. Consult online with details.

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