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What Causes Constipation, Right Abdominal Pain, Bloating, Nausea, Headache And Bladder Pressure?

I have not been able to pass bowel in over a week. I have right sided abdominal pain, with bloating, nausea, and pressure on my bladder and a headache. I had an pelvic ultrasound on Tuesday to check my ovaries for a different problem and although she did not notice any GYN problems she said tat there appeared to be what looks like decended bowel on the u/s. When I am able to pass gas it has a fishy odor to it. I have taken fiber, stool softners, castor oil, laxatives etc and still nothing... When should I be worried that its more than constipation and go to the ER since my PCP is closed.
posted on Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Your symptoms are nonspecific but suggestive of benign digestion disorder called IBS or irritable bowel syndrome. This is manifested with bloating or diarrheas with pain and abdominal discomfort.
As remedies you should: Look at your diet. If it contains a large amount of carbohydrates that are difficult to digest, try to replace them. Carbohydrates that are easier to digest, such as potatoes, rice, and bananas, are good substitutes. Also try to eat around five to six small meals a day instead of three larger ones to help your digestive process.

Chew properly to avoid doing anything that may increase the amount of air that you swallow. This includes making sure that you are chewing your food properly, and avoiding chewing gum or smoking. Also, drink some peppermint tea, chamomile tea and ginger. In severe cases colonoscopy should be done and some medications recommended.

Wishing you good health.
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What Causes Constipation, Right Abdominal Pain, Bloating, Nausea, Headache And Bladder Pressure?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Your symptoms are nonspecific but suggestive of benign digestion disorder called IBS or irritable bowel syndrome. This is manifested with bloating or diarrheas with pain and abdominal discomfort. As remedies you should: Look at your diet. If it contains a large amount of carbohydrates that are difficult to digest, try to replace them. Carbohydrates that are easier to digest, such as potatoes, rice, and bananas, are good substitutes. Also try to eat around five to six small meals a day instead of three larger ones to help your digestive process. Chew properly to avoid doing anything that may increase the amount of air that you swallow. This includes making sure that you are chewing your food properly, and avoiding chewing gum or smoking. Also, drink some peppermint tea, chamomile tea and ginger. In severe cases colonoscopy should be done and some medications recommended. Wishing you good health.