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How Can Constipation And Abdominal Bloating Be Treated?

I m a spinal cord person. I ve been constipated for about a week. I ve taken Milk of Magnesia & a lot of prune juice. This morning I had a messy bowl movement. But I sure It wasn t enough. I am very bloted & I feel pain. Feels like alot of gass. Hopfuly something will happen by morning. What do yoo think?
Thu, 25 Oct 2018
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Hi,

Constipation can lead to abdominal bloating and excessive intestinal gas with discomfort. It can occur due to a number of causes like a sudden change in dietary habits, excess intake of dairy, taking a low fiber diet, lack of physical activity, stress, hypothyroidism, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, eating disorders, etc.

I would suggest you consult an emergency room and get evaluated and he can advise you investigations ultrasound to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat you accordingly.

You can be advised to take high fiber diet, do a moderate workout, take walk after meals, drink plenty of water, take laxatives and stool softeners like Docusate, fiber supplements like Psyllium. You should eat every after 2 hours.

Go to the toilet at the same time every morning and try to evacuate your bowels as it can help in developing a habit of regular bowels. You can be advised prescription drugs like Lubiprostone and Lincolotide.

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

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
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How Can Constipation And Abdominal Bloating Be Treated?

Hi, Constipation can lead to abdominal bloating and excessive intestinal gas with discomfort. It can occur due to a number of causes like a sudden change in dietary habits, excess intake of dairy, taking a low fiber diet, lack of physical activity, stress, hypothyroidism, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, eating disorders, etc. I would suggest you consult an emergency room and get evaluated and he can advise you investigations ultrasound to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat you accordingly. You can be advised to take high fiber diet, do a moderate workout, take walk after meals, drink plenty of water, take laxatives and stool softeners like Docusate, fiber supplements like Psyllium. You should eat every after 2 hours. Go to the toilet at the same time every morning and try to evacuate your bowels as it can help in developing a habit of regular bowels. You can be advised prescription drugs like Lubiprostone and Lincolotide. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist