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Does Chronic Constipation Mean Existence Of An Underlying Medical Condition?

I tried just about everything for my constipation from oils to Heathers IBS fibers and peppermint oil tablets and the prescription Linzess. I am going a little each day with this Heathers fiber but I still get very very bloated each day a couple of hours after my supper meal. I am watching what I eat and a little at a time but I can t put my finger on what food is doing this to me. I am so uncomfortable I can t stand it so I just go to bed and hope I will be better in the morning. I went to the Dr. and she doesn t seem to take me seriously . HELP
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Hello,

Constipation occurs when a person has difficulty emptying the large bowel. Home remedies and lifestyle changes can often help resolve it, but sometimes, it may need medical attention.

Constipation can happen for many reasons, such as when stool passes through the colon too slowly.

As you did everything and eat fibre rich food and watch your food, the constipation should be due to your stress and anxiety related to constipation.

The more you worry about constipation, the more it worsens. I suggest you not to worry about your constipation and to try alternate timing for your stool evacuation.

Therefore I suggest consulting a skin specialist for physical examination, diagnosis and treatment.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist
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Does Chronic Constipation Mean Existence Of An Underlying Medical Condition?

Hello, Constipation occurs when a person has difficulty emptying the large bowel. Home remedies and lifestyle changes can often help resolve it, but sometimes, it may need medical attention. Constipation can happen for many reasons, such as when stool passes through the colon too slowly. As you did everything and eat fibre rich food and watch your food, the constipation should be due to your stress and anxiety related to constipation. The more you worry about constipation, the more it worsens. I suggest you not to worry about your constipation and to try alternate timing for your stool evacuation. Therefore I suggest consulting a skin specialist for physical examination, diagnosis and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist