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Suggest Remedy For Constipation
my husband has been constipated due to opiads for about 2 years. He takes meds for it when he gets very plugged up every couple weeks. he has started to have abdominal pain daily for several monthes and we thought maybe plugged so he has been taking restoralax for about 5 days. now has flat like stools for 3 days but still lots of pain. bloated and gassy too
Thu, 10 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having symptoms of constipation and that is making you uncomfortable . There can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like eating a lot of dairy products, some medications like antidepressants, acidity, irritable bowel syndrome, and certain conditions like hypothyroidism. Need not to worry. For now drink lot of water , do light exercises and avoid fatty and heavy meals. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order colonoscopy or other tests to look for blockages in your colon , barium studies and blood test for hormonal changes. Doctor may prescribe fiber supplement psyllium, calcium polycarbophil , osmotic laxatives , stool softeners and medicine to reduce acidity. Avoid intake of outside food.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having symptoms of constipation and that is making you uncomfortable . There can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like eating a lot of dairy products, some medications like antidepressants, acidity, irritable bowel syndrome, and certain conditions like hypothyroidism. Need not to worry. For now drink lot of water , do light exercises and avoid fatty and heavy meals. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order colonoscopy or other tests to look for blockages in your colon , barium studies and blood test for hormonal changes. Doctor may prescribe fiber supplement psyllium, calcium polycarbophil , osmotic laxatives , stool softeners and medicine to reduce acidity. Avoid intake of outside food.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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