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Question: am male 59y, active walking 60 mts, pranayama 25mts, underwent CABG 4 y back, on medications - rosvac 20/ betaloc 25 -twice, aspirin 150mg. HBA1c is 6.5. presently having upper abdominal discomfort associated with fullness and unsatisfactory evacuation, often marked by constipation. took 5 day course of zanocin and becelac that concluded 4 days ago. no material improvement. what should i do to relieve the condition.
Thanks in advance
XXXX
Thanks in advance
XXXX
Brief Answer:
try laxatives
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Welcome to HealthcareMagic.
Your constipation could be side effect of betaloc.
To releive it you can try laxatives like lactulose syrups or can take bowel motility enhancing drugs like levosulpride.
Zanocin and becelac are usually not given for constipation, but are preferred for loose motions.
Also you need to eat fiber rich diet like oats as it will benefit your heart and sugar levels also.
Hope i have been helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Ashish Verma
try laxatives
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Welcome to HealthcareMagic.
Your constipation could be side effect of betaloc.
To releive it you can try laxatives like lactulose syrups or can take bowel motility enhancing drugs like levosulpride.
Zanocin and becelac are usually not given for constipation, but are preferred for loose motions.
Also you need to eat fiber rich diet like oats as it will benefit your heart and sugar levels also.
Hope i have been helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Ashish Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thanks Doctor. The answer was quick.
I am on betaloc for 4 years. Initially, I was on 50mg twice and i had none of these issues. Is this a long term usage side effect?
Any comment on the feeling of fullness and mild ache in the upper stomach, sometimes?
Is there any side effect to taking motility medication?
My breakfast is generally a small portion followed by a bowl of steel-cut oats. Lunch often a bowl of oats and dinner roti / XXXXXXX and vegetables. In between snack on fruits, nuts, soya beans washed down by green tea. Enough fibre I reckon.
.Thanks
XXXXXXX
I am on betaloc for 4 years. Initially, I was on 50mg twice and i had none of these issues. Is this a long term usage side effect?
Any comment on the feeling of fullness and mild ache in the upper stomach, sometimes?
Is there any side effect to taking motility medication?
My breakfast is generally a small portion followed by a bowl of steel-cut oats. Lunch often a bowl of oats and dinner roti / XXXXXXX and vegetables. In between snack on fruits, nuts, soya beans washed down by green tea. Enough fibre I reckon.
.Thanks
XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
could be gastritis
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr. XXXXXXX
The pain in upper abdomen with fullness could be due to gastritis.
In this case i will suggest that you take a ppi like pantaprazole and as you are already taking so many drugs so in order to reduce their number you can go for combination of pantaprazole and levosulpride which is easily available in our country.
And levosulpride is a very safe drug.
Your fiber intake is good enough and your constipation might be either due to chronic intake of betaloc or due to gastritis or could even be age related. Not sure.
Regards,
Dr. Ashish Verma
could be gastritis
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr. XXXXXXX
The pain in upper abdomen with fullness could be due to gastritis.
In this case i will suggest that you take a ppi like pantaprazole and as you are already taking so many drugs so in order to reduce their number you can go for combination of pantaprazole and levosulpride which is easily available in our country.
And levosulpride is a very safe drug.
Your fiber intake is good enough and your constipation might be either due to chronic intake of betaloc or due to gastritis or could even be age related. Not sure.
Regards,
Dr. Ashish Verma
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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