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What Causes Constipation?

Hi, im female, im 17 years old and all of today i havnt been able too poo and i have a lot stomach and back pain, when i go to the toilet to try and push it out i always gag like im going to be sick. Im normally a healthy person can you help please. Thanks
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from acute constipation and the most common causes for it can be sudden change in dietary habits, lack of fibres in diet,stress, sleep deprivation, dehydration, lack of physical activity, Irritable bowel syndrome etc..
I would suggest you to start taking a fibre rich diet with plenty of green leafy vegetables and fruits in diet..
You can also take more of salads and drink plenty of water..
You can also start taking walk after meals..
You can also take fibre supplements like Psyllium and stool softeners like Docusate..
In case if still you are unable to get relieved in a week consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and he can advise you to get investigations like Colonoscopy done to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat accordingly..
He can also advise you to take prescription medicines like Linclotide and lubiprostone..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Constipation?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from acute constipation and the most common causes for it can be sudden change in dietary habits, lack of fibres in diet,stress, sleep deprivation, dehydration, lack of physical activity, Irritable bowel syndrome etc.. I would suggest you to start taking a fibre rich diet with plenty of green leafy vegetables and fruits in diet.. You can also take more of salads and drink plenty of water.. You can also start taking walk after meals.. You can also take fibre supplements like Psyllium and stool softeners like Docusate.. In case if still you are unable to get relieved in a week consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and he can advise you to get investigations like Colonoscopy done to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat accordingly.. He can also advise you to take prescription medicines like Linclotide and lubiprostone.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.