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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Constipation Along With Abdominal Pain

Posted on Mon, 6 Apr 2015

Question: Having chronic constipation been to consultant today been told that Picalax is the last thing before I have to have a stoma bag. After I eat food on wheat free, gluten free, decaf and chicken, turkey diet stomach starts to make rumbling noises and I get abdominal pain then I get constipated immediately then I have problem getting unconstipated any advise or ideas or solutions thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please consider following guidelines

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am
i had gone through yourquestion and i can understand your concern

Chronic constipation is very irritating and troublesome condition which adversely affects the health and vitality

I would like further information to help you better
since how long you are having this problem
your complete medical history like history of any disease like diabetes or any other chronic illness

at the outset i would advise you following guidelines
have plenty of dietary fibers in diet like whole grains, fresh fruits like papaya and citrus fruits
have plenty of fluids 3 to 4 liters a day
regular bowel habits at least twice daily, even if you are not felling to defecate just visit the restroom
you can do abdominal exercise by moving the belly in and out slowly

Hope this helps you feel free to ask for more clarification
regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (9 hours later)

Thank you for your reply. It started in 2009 but I did not go to a doctor until 2010. No other illness apart from asthma. In your answer water intake is high it is a lot to drink. I usually drink 1 litre sparkling water a day but will take your advise on board for everything.

If Picalax does not work what next.

Any advise or tips.

Thank you

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Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
fiber supplements, lactulose or liquid paraffin

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am
thanks for your reply

other than picalax liquid paraffin or lactulose are other options
Certain market preparation of dietary fibers are also available like ishabgol husk which on ingestion with like warm water, swells up in intestine and increases the stool content

It's always better not to take medicines and if constipation can be managed with dietary fiber fruits and lots of water

hope this addresses your question
wishing you good health and vitality
regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta