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How Can Constipation And Abdominal Pain Be Treated?

Hi, I am taking Chinese Medicine , little black pills, sorry can t translate Chinese! I ve been taking them for productive cough to help get up the mucous, I had Bronchiectasis as a child, and have trouble expectorating. However, today I developed constipation and pain all through intestines, higher and lower; could this be related to the licorice? Would it be ok and helpful to take homeopathic arnica montana ? I don t use over the counter meds, except occasional Aleve, but I m stuck in a hotel room and wonder if Aleve would be ok and or better than arnica? I m so uncomfortable...
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Hello! Welcome to HealthcareMagic!

Actually I won't be able to relate to the Chinese medicine that you might be taking. But yes I would like to symptomatically treat you and encourage you to please see a local doctor if possible. Till then you should take some antispasmodics such as Mefenamic acid, Hyoscine tablets. And please please take oral rehydration solution as much as possible. Watch out for fever, lethargy and weakness. Consult me further.

Thank you for the query. Hope this clarifies your concerns.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Ashish Ranjan, General & Family Physician
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How Can Constipation And Abdominal Pain Be Treated?

Hello! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! Actually I won t be able to relate to the Chinese medicine that you might be taking. But yes I would like to symptomatically treat you and encourage you to please see a local doctor if possible. Till then you should take some antispasmodics such as Mefenamic acid, Hyoscine tablets. And please please take oral rehydration solution as much as possible. Watch out for fever, lethargy and weakness. Consult me further. Thank you for the query. Hope this clarifies your concerns. Take care Regards, Dr. Ashish Ranjan, General & Family Physician