I have constipation problem. I take regularly green vegetables like spinach etc. I take three to four times a day Tea or Coffee. Once a week non veg dishes (chicken/mutton/fish) but one egg every day My age is 84 years. I take some light exercise daily. Prem Sabhlok.

Dr. Lalit Kumar TripathyGeneral Physician40yrs exp

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1. Eat high fibre diet like fruits, vegetables, beans, boiled/sprouted moong dal, whole grain rice, whole wheat pasta, whole meal breads, multi grain chapatti, oats. 2. Avoid foods which are high in fat. Choose lean meats like fish, chicken. 3. Eat on schedule 4. Drink plenty of water, 8-10 glasses daily, avoid alcohol/caffeine 5. Take regular physical exercise like walking if possible 6. Stick to a regular timing for going to toilet. 7. Take 2 tsf of softovac sf/naturolax powder with warm water at bed time or syrup duphalac 15 ml twice daily for few days 8. If you have chronic constipation, you may have to do colonoscopic examination after consulting gastroenterologist. 

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