What Can I Do To Relieve Myself Of Constipation?

Posted on Mon, 6 Feb 2017

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Question : I went to urgent care centre yesterday she said my stomach is conserbanted what can I do to help my stomach I have been drinking warm drinks and I feel I have a heart condition plus my implant is 2 years late out can you help me
Sorry conserbated

Answered by Dr. Dr. Happykumar Kagathara (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Require little more information

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I can understand your concern for your GI symptoms. I would require some more information about your symptoms (Stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, abnormal bowel habit), its duration, any associated investigation (if done), any treatment taken before (other than ER treatment).

I would also like to know which implant you are talking about.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Regards,
Dr. Happykumar Kagathara
Gastroenterologist, Surgical

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Happykumar Kagathara (19 minutes later)

My implant is a contraception in my right arm Its been in over five years it's 2 years late out my right arm and question about my stomach yes feeling sick stomach pains and bowl nurse told me to drink warm drinks and eat fibre can you help what's wrong with my stomach I am scared

Answered by Dr. Dr. Happykumar Kagathara (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Constipation related problem

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Abdominal pain + feeling of heaviness + treatment remedies of eating fiber and drinking warm water suggest you might have constipation.

Sometimes constipation causes inadequate defecation which lead to abdominal pain and indigestion. You should start treatment to prevent further episodes of constipation and also need evaluation to find out the cause for the development of it.

You can take stool softeners or laxatives, high fiber diet. Sometimes it requires purgative enema or stimulant suppository too, in severe cases.

You should undergo an USG of the abdomen to get a basic idea about the inside of your abdomen. If constipation persists after treatment then it is recommended to undergo colonoscopy to find out large intestine related cause for the development of it.

I hope I have answered your query. If you have any further doubts, I would be happy to help you.

Have a nice day!

Regards,
Dr. Happykumar Kagathara
Gastroenterologist, Surgical

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Happykumar Kagathara (2 hours later)

Thank you ever so much doctor your right you made me feel un scared now thank you yes I do have constipation nurse told me at urgent care centre yesterday my stomach is consitpated just wanted to make sure by a doctor wasn't nothing serious in my stomach yes fibre foods and warm drinks correct I will continue with warm drinks and have fibre foods nuse said it will go thank you ever so much xxx xxxx

Answered by Dr. Dr. Happykumar Kagathara (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most welcome

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

You are welcome and it is good that your query has been cleared.

Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Happykumar Kagathara
Gastroenterologist, Surgical

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy