I have been taking lactihep stool softener for a month now because I have piles. Is it harmful if used for long time? How many months can I use it?

Dr. Imtiaz AhmedGeneral Surgeon42yrs exp

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No. It can be used for long term. Use as long as required.  

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Dr. Anjanjyoti SarmaGeneral Surgeon22yrs exp

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It is not as such harmful and you can use it for longtime. But you should get your stool consistancy normalised by other means as early as possible. Otherwise it will be habit forming.  

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Dr. R. N. BiswasAyurvedic Doctor8yrs exp

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Go naturopathy, change your diet, eat fruits and vegetables maximum, avoid all bad foods, avoid western toilet and use squatting position for toilet, please contact us for further queries and treatment.  

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaHomeopathy Doctor26yrs exp

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1. Take home cooked, fresh light food. Take a lot of green vegetables n fruit. 2. Increasing the fibre in your diet is known to be as effective as injections for preventing further problems 3. Increasing your fluid intake which can help prevent further problems with haemorrhoids 4. Avoiding straining and constipation which is the most useful thing patients can do to prevent the problem coming back. If the fibre content of your diet is not sufficient to keep your stools soft, then a fibre supplement can help. 5. Maintain active life style 6. Curd is good for u. 7. Avoid fast foods, spicy n fried foods homeopathy has very encouraging results. Consult online with details.  

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