Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Discomfort And Constipation

Posted on Tue, 12 Jan 2016

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Question : I am having a balanced diet for over months now ... I dont skip meals, I have salads and fruits everyday and breakfast consists of oats and try to eat out only once a week.
Now I have also started to walk or jog atleast 3-4 times a week from past 2-3 weeks
Inspite of this I am having consistent discomfort and problem of winds...

I don't like taking mediciens but want to find out what could be possible reason....

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

I would like to have some more information before I can give my opinion.

1. Are you having normal bowel movements?
2. Any medical illness you have?

Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (9 minutes later)

Hi

Thanks Doctor for your reply...
1.I don't have regular and normal bowl movement...slight change in food causes irregularity and I constantly have consitpation
2. I have bronchitis since birth apart from that no illness ..though I also have some acidity sometimes not sure if that is something imp. I never used to have acidity before but now somehow I get it sometimes

Thanks and Regards
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Constipation predominant IBS?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.

Abdominal discomfort, increased flatulence and constipation for a long period of time could indicate constipation predominant irritable bowel syndrome.

Some amount of flatulence is normal. Only increased flatulence ( more than 15-20 times per day) is considered abnormal. Gut infection can cause increased flatulence.

Increased intake of fiber also causes abdominal bloating and increased flatulence.

Taking all your symptoms in to consideration, I feel they might be due to constipation predominant Irritable bowel syndrome.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar