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Suggest Treatment For Constipation

I have been having stomach issues. I was not able to go to the batthroom & have a bowel movement for almost a week. I was told I was severly impacted. They took an xray of my abodomen to make sure I didn't have a blockage. They found nothing. The gastro dtr has me on metamucil (2x) a day, colace 100g (2x') a day, no milk products, no cheese, no fried foods, 8 glasses of water a day, apricot, prunes & melons. He told me to eat a diet high in fiber. I have been eating a lot of vegatables, fruits & oatmeal. He said I have a lazy colon. I can eat a small amount & I still feel bloated and like I've eaten a whole lot. The feeling is a tightness like I have a band around my stomach. I have been dealing with this since Jan. My bowel movements are better, but the fullness is still their. He checks my colonoscopy completed by another dtr in 2009. What else can I do..thanks
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

The bloating would occur because you have been unable to have a bowel movement for such a long period of time.

Using the fiber is important and the use of the fiber supplement would help but at this stage, you may want to consider the use of a laxative for a short period of time to empty the bowel.

There are different laxatives available, you can consider trying dulcolax. This should be available at your local pharmacy.

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Suggest Treatment For Constipation

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The bloating would occur because you have been unable to have a bowel movement for such a long period of time. Using the fiber is important and the use of the fiber supplement would help but at this stage, you may want to consider the use of a laxative for a short period of time to empty the bowel. There are different laxatives available, you can consider trying dulcolax. This should be available at your local pharmacy. I hope this helps