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What Causes Severe Constipation Along With Lower Abdominal Pain?

I've always had a problem with constipation. It gets better, then it can get worse. for the last couple of years, my stools have had a different shape. They are more round. At times, I get gas and pains in my lower intestines, which causes me to have a bowel movement. The stools can be bigger and longer formed.
I'm just trying to figure out what's going on. The round stools concern me and make me think that there
might be a blockage. Can that be?
Wed, 24 Feb 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 the symptoms of hard and round stools , gas, bloating and pain in intestinal areas seems to be all due to Constipation.
Constipation can occur due to causes like lack of dietary fibres, sedentary lifestyle, stress, eating disorders, Irritable bowel syndrome, weakening of muscles of digestive tract, diabetes, thyroid disorders etc..
I would a you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Colonoscopy, blood tests etc can help in diagnosis..
You can be advised to take a high fibre diet..
Drink plenty of water..
Do moderate workout and walk after meals..
Take stool softener like Docusate..
Fibre supplements like Psyllium can be taken..
Take laxative like Polyethylene Glycol..
You can also be advised prescription drugs like Lubiprostone and Linclotide....

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Severe Constipation Along With Lower Abdominal Pain?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that the symptoms of hard and round stools , gas, bloating and pain in intestinal areas seems to be all due to Constipation. Constipation can occur due to causes like lack of dietary fibres, sedentary lifestyle, stress, eating disorders, Irritable bowel syndrome, weakening of muscles of digestive tract, diabetes, thyroid disorders etc.. I would a you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Colonoscopy, blood tests etc can help in diagnosis.. You can be advised to take a high fibre diet.. Drink plenty of water.. Do moderate workout and walk after meals.. Take stool softener like Docusate.. Fibre supplements like Psyllium can be taken.. Take laxative like Polyethylene Glycol.. You can also be advised prescription drugs like Lubiprostone and Linclotide.... Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.