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What Causes Severe Constipation Along With Abdominal Bloating?

I have severe constipation, bloating, and gas. I have taken a saline laxative and some gas x. I am in severe pain and have not been able to have a bowel movement and have been hurting for the past 12 hours. My stomach is very bloated. Is there any thing else I can take to relieve the pain and help in promoting a bowel movement?
posted on Thu, 31 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having symptoms of severe constipation along with abdominal bloating that is making you uncomfortable. It could be due to irritable bowel syndrome, eating a lot of dairy products, some medications like antidepressants, acidity and due to lack of fibres in diet. Need not to worry. For now drink lot of water , do light exercises and avoid fatty and heavy meals. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order colonoscopy or other tests to look for blockages in your colon , barium studies and blood test for hormonal changes. Doctor may prescribe osmotic laxatives , stool softeners and medicine to reduce acidity.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Constipation Along With Abdominal Bloating?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having symptoms of severe constipation along with abdominal bloating that is making you uncomfortable. It could be due to irritable bowel syndrome, eating a lot of dairy products, some medications like antidepressants, acidity and due to lack of fibres in diet. Need not to worry. For now drink lot of water , do light exercises and avoid fatty and heavy meals. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order colonoscopy or other tests to look for blockages in your colon , barium studies and blood test for hormonal changes. Doctor may prescribe osmotic laxatives , stool softeners and medicine to reduce acidity. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari