I gave birth to baby a week back and it was normal delivery and had episiotomy. I am suffering from constipation and doctor advised me to take duphalac syrup 30 ml bed time. I am passing stools but not getting everyday. Is it due to digestion problem or constipation? I am taking very good diet. I didn't have this problem at all through out my pregnancy. Kindly suggest on how to regularize my bowel movements apart from good diet and medicines required if any.

Dr. Lalit Kumar TripathyGeneral Physician40yrs exp

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You have just delivered. Your bowel movement will be regular after few days once the body weight is reduced after pregnancy. Don't take any medicine for your constipation 1.Eat high fiber diet like fruits, vegetables, beans,whole grain rice, whole wheat pasta,whole meal breads, 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, 5.Take regular physical exercise/walking 6. stick to a regular timing for going to toilet 

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