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What Causes Abdominal Pain And Constipation?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I'm having trouble with bowel movements. It's like I feel like I have to go but I can't. I tried laxatives, I ate nothing what Raisin Bran for like two days straight, I've been drinking only water, etc. I've had more gas than usual, abdominal distention, major bloating (my stomach ballons to where I look pregnant.....and I've ALWAYS had a really tiny and flat stomach), weight gain (I've never gone past 124 and I'm around 130....and I haven't changed my diet). When I try to go, I get nothing, and it starts to hurt to try and force it. Or sometimes I get little pebbles. My stomach growls a lot. When I tried the laxatives (I tried 2-3 days).....I'd get REALLY intense abdominal pain. I don't know if it's from the laxatives or just in general because I've had it without the laxatives too. I'm really concerned. What could it be? What do I do?
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can either be due to functional reason (decreased gastric motility) or any pathology (like obstruction) in the Gastrointestinal tract.
Kindly consult a Gastroenterologist & get a proper clinical examination done to detect any pathological cause for the symptoms.
Investigations like Ultrasound scan of abdomen, contrast studies & Colonoscopy will be helpful.
Permanent relief from your symptoms will be obtained once the underlying cause is corrected.

Laxatives like Cremaffin can be used temporarily.
You can also use Isabgol husk at night time. It will help in clearing of bowel in the morning.

Wishing you a Good Health
Take care.
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What Causes Abdominal Pain And Constipation?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can either be due to functional reason (decreased gastric motility) or any pathology (like obstruction) in the Gastrointestinal tract. Kindly consult a Gastroenterologist & get a proper clinical examination done to detect any pathological cause for the symptoms. Investigations like Ultrasound scan of abdomen, contrast studies & Colonoscopy will be helpful. Permanent relief from your symptoms will be obtained once the underlying cause is corrected. Laxatives like Cremaffin can be used temporarily. You can also use Isabgol husk at night time. It will help in clearing of bowel in the morning. Wishing you a Good Health Take care.