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Change In Nature Of Bowel Movement, Gurgling In Stomach And Bloating In Upper Stomach. What Could This Be?

Hi. I usually have really good bowel movements. One a day and it looks like a brown banana. Some times if it seems a bit hard I might take 4 dried apricots or so and I am back to normal. For the past 3 days I have been unable to have a bowel movement. I have eaten at least 25-30 apricots, castor oil, and Miralax over these past few days. Nothing. I can feel a gurguling in my stomach but everything stops at about my navel. No movement at all. I have given my self 3 enemas, mostly water plus a little bit of stool comes out but nothing that would be a bowel movement. My upper abdomen is becoming bloated. What is wrong?
Wed, 4 Dec 2013
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having constipation.
Though symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of laxative preparation or enema, the underlying cause needs to be treated.

The causes of constipation can be:
1. Any pathology/ sub acute obstruction in the Gastrointestinal tract
2. Irritable bowel syndrome- constipation predominant type.
3. Functional cause- due to decreased gastric motility
4. Inadequate intake of fluids and fiber rich diet.
5. Hormonal & Metabolic causes, etc.

So, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist & get a proper clinical examination done.
Investigations like complete blood count, Ultrasound scan of abdomen, Colonoscopy & contrast studies will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for your symptoms.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Till then, maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition status.

Wishing a good health.
Take care.
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Change In Nature Of Bowel Movement, Gurgling In Stomach And Bloating In Upper Stomach. What Could This Be?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having constipation. Though symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of laxative preparation or enema, the underlying cause needs to be treated. The causes of constipation can be: 1. Any pathology/ sub acute obstruction in the Gastrointestinal tract 2. Irritable bowel syndrome- constipation predominant type. 3. Functional cause- due to decreased gastric motility 4. Inadequate intake of fluids and fiber rich diet. 5. Hormonal & Metabolic causes, etc. So, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist & get a proper clinical examination done. Investigations like complete blood count, Ultrasound scan of abdomen, Colonoscopy & contrast studies will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for your symptoms. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition status. Wishing a good health. Take care.