Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Noticed Pain & Gastric Problem On The Right Side Of The Stomach

Just recently in the last couple of weeks I have had sever pain in my right side, I ended up in the emergency room only to find out I had a large amount of bowel and gas on that side. After an enema they did a c scan and saw large amounts of gas. Did not tell me what cause it or how to get rid of it other than take a laxative for the next few day. I am back to being constipated and full of gas and absolutely miserable. What can I do to get rid of the gas? Thank you, Jill
posted on Tue, 15 Apr 2014
Twitter Sat, 15 Oct 2016 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 18 Oct 2016 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi.
Thank for your query.
Noted the history of severe pain on your right side for a couple of weeks, landed up in the ER to find out large amount of feces and gases, after enema they did CT scan and and found out large amount of gases, asked to take laxatives and never told the reasons. You are back to constipation and finds miserable. Wants to know what to do to get rid of gases.
The commonest cause of gases in constipation is overgrowth of bacteria that produce gas and hence the excessive production of gas which is retained due to constipation or impacted fecoliths.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
To get saline plus soap enema which alone can help complete evacuation, needs to be confirmed by X-rays.
Once clear, get prepared for colonoscopy, the preparation further helps to clean all the bowel of any feces.
Colonoscopy may find a cause like a stricture or mass if at all present, to be biopsied.
If the colonoscopy is normal, then the constipation is related to stress and/or anxiety. or changed bowel habits due to whatsoever reasons.
Notice the foods and beverages that help in evacuation and continue these; stop the ones that cause constipation.
Increase natural fibers in diet and may be needed to take a supplement.
I hope, this answer helps you.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Rectum


Loading Online Doctors....
Noticed Pain & Gastric Problem On The Right Side Of The Stomach

Hi. Thank for your query. Noted the history of severe pain on your right side for a couple of weeks, landed up in the ER to find out large amount of feces and gases, after enema they did CT scan and and found out large amount of gases, asked to take laxatives and never told the reasons. You are back to constipation and finds miserable. Wants to know what to do to get rid of gases. The commonest cause of gases in constipation is overgrowth of bacteria that produce gas and hence the excessive production of gas which is retained due to constipation or impacted fecoliths. I would advise you the following in such a situation: To get saline plus soap enema which alone can help complete evacuation, needs to be confirmed by X-rays. Once clear, get prepared for colonoscopy, the preparation further helps to clean all the bowel of any feces. Colonoscopy may find a cause like a stricture or mass if at all present, to be biopsied. If the colonoscopy is normal, then the constipation is related to stress and/or anxiety. or changed bowel habits due to whatsoever reasons. Notice the foods and beverages that help in evacuation and continue these; stop the ones that cause constipation. Increase natural fibers in diet and may be needed to take a supplement. I hope, this answer helps you.