Constipation lasting two weeks warrants attention to both diet and potentially safe medication options while seeking medical advice.

🏥 Dietary Recommendations

• Increase intake of fiber-rich foods such as whole grains (millets, brown rice), lentils (dals), fresh vegetables, and fruits like guava and papaya.
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help soften stools.
• Include traditional Indian spices like ginger and cumin which may aid digestion.

🏥 Lifestyle Modifications

• Engage in regular physical activity such as walking to stimulate bowel movements.
• Establish a regular time after meals to try for bowel movements to help train your body.

💊 Medications for Constipation

• Over-the-counter options include bulk-forming agents like psyllium husk or osmotic laxatives like lactulose.
• For short-term relief, stimulant laxatives such as Bisacodyl suppositories (e.g., Dulcoflex) can be used, but not for more than 7 days due to risk of dependence.
• Avoid self-medicating with strong laxatives without doctor guidance, especially if constipation persists for two weeks or more.

🩺 When to See a Doctor

• Consult a gastroenterologist or general physician if constipation continues beyond two weeks or is accompanied by pain, bleeding, weight loss, or severe discomfort.
• Persistent symptoms require evaluation to rule out underlying conditions and to receive appropriate treatment.

Please see a doctor to discuss your symptoms and get personalized care recommendations.