What Causes Constipation With Abdominal Bloating After Eating?

Posted on Mon, 20 Jul 2015

Question: Hi Im age 57 never had a colonscopy, recently suffering a bout of constipation and bloating after meals . about 21/2 weeks. saw my physician in the early onset and was told to take 100 mg of colace and probiotics 10 daily. have been moving my bowells but not back to normal yet, bloating and belching have diminished drastically. have taken several fecal blood tests while going through this episode all are negative. latest blood,urine and liver enzymes all great. Prior to onset eating poor diet, little water and exercise. have changed that immediately. no pains or cramping, last movement 1" round 10" long, brown lumpy and hard in begining but smooth and softer the rest of the way through, adding fiber supplemant to my regime.
Am i too impatient and overly worried, or is this a normal occurance as we age??

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Continue treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
I think the symptoms are improving and therefore, I think it would be prudent to consider continuing your therapy for a few days more.
I suggest you be a bit more patient and continue the treatment.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible.
I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal.

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