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Suggest Treatment For Constipation
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Hello and welcome,
That sounds miserable! The symptoms you are describing that you have right now sound likely to be from the constipation. Can you try stewing some prunes in water and drinking the juice? Or try docusate which is a stool softener. I am somewhat hesitant to recommend a stimulant laxative given your other problems but if you think you can tolerate a stimulant laxative (it stimulates your bowels, not your nervous system) then try bisacodyl (Correctol) or senna (Ex Lax, Fletcher's Castoria).
If constipation is a regular problem for you, for the future, try to increase fiber in your diet with vegetables, and if needed, a fiber product like Citrucel. But I would not do that right now as that would make the bloating worse.
I hope this information helps.
Suggestions:
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
That sounds miserable! The symptoms you are describing that you have right now sound likely to be from the constipation. Can you try stewing some prunes in water and drinking the juice? Or try docusate which is a stool softener. I am somewhat hesitant to recommend a stimulant laxative given your other problems but if you think you can tolerate a stimulant laxative (it stimulates your bowels, not your nervous system) then try bisacodyl (Correctol) or senna (Ex Lax, Fletcher's Castoria).
If constipation is a regular problem for you, for the future, try to increase fiber in your diet with vegetables, and if needed, a fiber product like Citrucel. But I would not do that right now as that would make the bloating worse.
I hope this information helps.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have had a constant issue with constipation. I have been taking benifiber twice daily. i am still constipated. i have horrible reactions to sweeteners especially: sweating, diarrhea shortness of breath I have an endoscopy scheduled for XXXXXXX 13th. My digestive system is a wreck! i did try prunes and prune juice. I still have cramps. I have so much to do today and can't I really hate this.
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A tiered approach
Detailed Answer:
I'm sorry. Try some Correctol next. If that doesn't work, consider 1-2 Fleets Enemas.
How long has it been since you moved your bowels?
A tiered approach
Detailed Answer:
I'm sorry. Try some Correctol next. If that doesn't work, consider 1-2 Fleets Enemas.
How long has it been since you moved your bowels?
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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