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Could Constipation, Bloating And Acid Reflux Be Due To PPS?
I had both polio 63 years ago. I have had constipation ever since. It has gotten increasingly worse over the years. I recently had my gallbladder removed in hopes that that would reduce my discomfort. It did not. Then I had a colonoscopy with a week of preprep and a regular 3 day prep and when it was over the gastroenterologist told me there was nothing that could be done and to go home and live with it. I take a laxative nightly with poor to moderate results and have bloating and acid reflux daily. Could I be experiencing PPS?
Wed, 1 Jun 2016
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No, this isn't PPS but I would screen you for an H pylori stomach infection that could be treated with a course of antibiotics.
This also could be irritable bowel syndrome and a medication called Linzess would help with the constipation
No, this isn't PPS but I would screen you for an H pylori stomach infection that could be treated with a course of antibiotics.
This also could be irritable bowel syndrome and a medication called Linzess would help with the constipation
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