Chronic constipation 11573...India
A 45-year-old woman sought treatment for chronic constipation, which had persisted for 20 years. She experienced bowel movements only twice a week, relying on a laxative every other day. Her stools were hard and required effort to pass. Additionally, she had suffered from flatulence for five years. During consultation, it was noted that her daily water intake was minimal (around one litre), and she frequently consumed fried foods.
On 20 July 2021, she was given:
CC4.2 Liver & Gallbladder tonic + CC4.4 Constipation + CC4.10 Indigestion + CC17.2 Cleansing…TDS
In addition, lifestyle modifications recommended were: increase water intake to 2 to 3 litres daily, avoid tea, soft drinks, fried and fast foods and consume more fruits, vegetables, and salads.
The patient followed the advice and discontinued laxatives. On 20 Aug, she reported significant improvement, with bowel movements increasing to four times a week and complete relief from flatulence. She continued to improve and by the end of Oct, she experienced full recovery. The dosage was reduced to OD, then gradually tapered to OW before stopping in Feb 2022.
As of Feb 2025, she remains in good health with no recurrence.