How To Reduce Constipation And Gas Issues?

Posted on Fri, 16 Aug 2024

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Question : I am getting constipation and gas issues. My morning bowel is not 100% clear. During evening I fee like bloating. I feel the urge to go to toilet but not getting bowel movement.
This issue lasts for 3-4 days, its been there for last 4-5 years.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Bloating

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,

You may try the following:
- Take more of fruits as they contain fiber
- Drink lots of cleaner water. A glass of water or nimbu pani in the morning may help with the bowel movement.
- Eat only when hungry and eat easily digestible food. For example fruit juice and milk act like laxative and can be taken for an easier bowel movement, but avoid any foods like black dal, or cold food that may worsen the symptoms
- You may take the "gas" tablets like gasex occasionally. But avoid unnecessary medicines
- if you feel any lump in anal area or bleeding in stools, you may get evaluated by a surgeon. Do you have diabetes or take any medicines regularly?
- take probiotic tablets

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj