Medication-induced constipation
Mildहिंदी: दवा से मधुमेह पैर का घाव · தமிழ்: மருந்தால் சர்க்கரை நோய் கால் புண் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಔಷಧದಿಂದ ಮಧುಮೇಹ ಪಾದ ಹುಣ್ಣು · తెలుగు: మందుల వల్ల మధుమేహం పాదపు పుండు · বাংলা: ওষুধজনিত ডায়াবেটিস পায়ের ঘা · मराठी: औषधामुळे मधुमेह पायाचे व्रण · ગુજરાતી: દવાથી ડાયાબિટીસ પગનો ચાંદો
About this condition
Many commonly used medications in India cause constipation including iron supplements, calcium, pain medications, antacids with aluminum, and some blood pressure drugs. If constipation develops after starting a medication, discuss with your doctor about alternatives or adding stool softeners.
Common symptoms
hard stoolsdifficulty passing stoolsinfrequent bowel movementsabdominal discomfortbloatingstraining
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When to see a doctor: consult prescribing doctor
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Medication-induced constipation?
hard stools, difficulty passing stools, infrequent bowel movements, abdominal discomfort, bloating, straining.
When should I see a doctor?
consult prescribing doctor
Is Medication-induced constipation common in India?
Medication-induced constipation is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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