PREGNANCY- CONSTIPATION-TREATMENT
Constipation relief at pregnancy
During pregnancy, period constipation is common and often annoying but the etiology is not similar to normal constipation.
Constipation in pregnancy is often caused by the compression of the intestinal tract by the enlarged uterus.
Pregnancy patients should avoid any laxatives like stimulant laxatives as they are absorbed systemically. Also, stimulant laxatives such as castor oil may cause premature labor.
They should avoid any laxatives such as mineral oil(Liquid Paraffin) which will interfere with the systemic absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
The safe medicines for pregnancy patients are bulk laxatives or stool softeners.
Examples are Psyllium, Malt extract soup, and Methylcellulose (Bulk laxatives)
Fiber enriched fruits as stool softeners
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