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Suggest Remedy For Severe Constipation
Posted on
Fri, 13 Nov 2015
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Fri, 13 Nov 2015
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Tue, 1 Dec 2015
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Question : Dear Doctor,
I kind have problem of constipation, which start from the day before yesterday. I wanna go to the restroom, while cannot empty the bowels. And the hip feels so heavy and kind of swelling feel, especially after I had meals. Last night, I got it go, and feels much better, however after today's lunch, the problem comes again. Hopefully you can give me some suggestions. Thanks.
I kind have problem of constipation, which start from the day before yesterday. I wanna go to the restroom, while cannot empty the bowels. And the hip feels so heavy and kind of swelling feel, especially after I had meals. Last night, I got it go, and feels much better, however after today's lunch, the problem comes again. Hopefully you can give me some suggestions. Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Colonoscopy is necessary.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Such problem can be caused by many different issues including bad diet (low fiber intake), chronic bowels infection (due to recent antibiotic intake), hypothyroidism, hypertension medicines or even in some cases colon cancer.
As you are over the age of 50, the risk of colon caner is little bit higher. That is why no matter what is the reason of this constipation, it is time to have this test done.
In a meanwhile please start probiotic intake, fiber intake, drink plenty of mineral water. Try to avoid sweets, fatty foods, soft drinks. If its possible try also to perform some physical activity.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Colonoscopy is necessary.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Such problem can be caused by many different issues including bad diet (low fiber intake), chronic bowels infection (due to recent antibiotic intake), hypothyroidism, hypertension medicines or even in some cases colon cancer.
As you are over the age of 50, the risk of colon caner is little bit higher. That is why no matter what is the reason of this constipation, it is time to have this test done.
In a meanwhile please start probiotic intake, fiber intake, drink plenty of mineral water. Try to avoid sweets, fatty foods, soft drinks. If its possible try also to perform some physical activity.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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