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What Causes Acute Constipation And Smelly Stool?

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Posted on Wed, 25 Mar 2015
Question: i have acute constipation due to which i tend to pass foul smell most of the day.
also sometimes i think gas reaches my head. i have headache just like some pressure not actually pain.

can you please help me?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
consider my guidelines to avoid constipation

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX Greetings

I had gone through your question and I can understand your concern

Due to Constipation stool may get hardened in the intestine and intestinal bacteria may ferment the stool content leading to production of foul smelling and flatulence

This excessive formation of gas and decreased motility of intestine leads to indigestion and less absorption of nutrients from the intestine which may manifest as weakness drowsiness or a headache

I would advise you following guidelines
Have plenty of dietary fiber and fresh fruits or vegetables
take good amount of fluids like water and fresh juices
Avoid fatty fried spicy junk food like pizza burgers and carbonated drinks
you can laxative or stool softening agents to pass the motion in case of chronic constipation

I hope you will find my response helpful and informative please feel free to ask for more clarification
Best wishes
Dr BR Hudda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (34 hours later)
Hi I am already good with first 3 advices but still no luck.
Can you please specifically elaborate - "you can laxative or stool softening agents to pass the motion in case of chronic constipation".
Exact medicine name/agent name.

Is there a way to cure it thru medicines for long term - like any course or something because I have already tried alternatives like warm/hot milk, desi ghee, churan etc but in long term, there has been no relief.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
They can cure temporarily

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thank you so much for your reply

laxative like lactulose and stool softening agents like liquid paraffin; can give you a temporary relief this may not help you for long run

for long run benefits you need to modify your life style or eating habits
you can take ishabgol husk before bed time
have more fruits and vegetables
go for bowel movements at least twice a day try to be regular

Syrup lactulose or syrup liquid paraffin can be taken for constipation

Hope this addresses your question
best wishes
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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What Causes Acute Constipation And Smelly Stool?

Brief Answer: consider my guidelines to avoid constipation Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Greetings I had gone through your question and I can understand your concern Due to Constipation stool may get hardened in the intestine and intestinal bacteria may ferment the stool content leading to production of foul smelling and flatulence This excessive formation of gas and decreased motility of intestine leads to indigestion and less absorption of nutrients from the intestine which may manifest as weakness drowsiness or a headache I would advise you following guidelines Have plenty of dietary fiber and fresh fruits or vegetables take good amount of fluids like water and fresh juices Avoid fatty fried spicy junk food like pizza burgers and carbonated drinks you can laxative or stool softening agents to pass the motion in case of chronic constipation I hope you will find my response helpful and informative please feel free to ask for more clarification Best wishes Dr BR Hudda