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What Causes Abdominal Bloating And Constipation Despite Taking Omeprazole?
I was recently diagnosed with GERD and IBS without diahrea and started takeing Omeprazole 40mg time release on 1/13. I was terribly bloated and constipated in my abdomen and had lower back pain that went down the back of my legs and back up to my knees. The meds didn t start helping for several days and then I got a little relief (about 2 days), but still bloated. The back and leg pain subsided. Tonight I m back to being really bloated and constipated again. When I have my bowel movements, it s hard to get them started, but then they come, but slowly. Should I be concerned that there might be more going on here than meets the eye?
But you have constipation as part of IBS which can treated by omeprazole.For which stool softener may needed.
For constipation follow below instructions.
-more water -more fruits - green leaf veg taken more - regular exercise -avoid smoke - fiber containing diet like wheat , whole grain , apple , banana etc. - chamomile in tea useful. - fiber supplement can taken.
But if your symsymptoms increasing then USG and endoscopy done to rule out other inflammatory condition with subsequent biopsy if suspicion area.Malignancy also will be rule out from endoscopy.
Wish you good health Regards; Dr.Parth goswami
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What Causes Abdominal Bloating And Constipation Despite Taking Omeprazole?
Hi thanks for asking question. For acid reflux diasease omeprazole is effective. But you have constipation as part of IBS which can treated by omeprazole.For which stool softener may needed. For constipation follow below instructions. -more water -more fruits - green leaf veg taken more - regular exercise -avoid smoke - fiber containing diet like wheat , whole grain , apple , banana etc. - chamomile in tea useful. - fiber supplement can taken. For irritable bowel syndrome lubiprostone like specific drug can be taken. But if your symsymptoms increasing then USG and endoscopy done to rule out other inflammatory condition with subsequent biopsy if suspicion area.Malignancy also will be rule out from endoscopy. Wish you good health Regards; Dr.Parth goswami