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How To Treat Constipation?
I'm 22, male 5' 9", 145Lbs. I've had no serious prior medical conditions and have no allergies to any medications or foods. I've been sick for the past 3 days, and have been having bowel movements at least once an hour for 2 days. Nothing solid has been coming out and I've recently been pooping almost straight blood today. I have internal hemorrhoids and since EVERY bowel movement is accompanied with severe gas/bloating/cramping, I've been having to strain pretty hard every time to pass anything. There really isn't much liquid coming out when I do use the bathroom. The blood I see in the toilette looks like the color of normal blood, it's not very dark which leads me to believe its coming from somewhere in my large intestine. From my research I think I may have popped a blood vessel on one of my hemorrhoids or somewhere else in my large intestine. I haven't eaten much in the past 3 days due to my greatly decreased apetite. I've had a piece of bread yesterday, a bowl of soup and some beef jerky today. I've been drinking plenty of water and pedialyte to prevent dehydration. I took some Imodium to help with the gas, which helped, but it caused constipation and I feel like my body needs to get whatever sickness is in it OUT. I've taken a few pictures of my most recent bowel movements (which are basically just blood) and my prolapsed hemorrhoids. Thanks
Fri, 22 Dec 2017
Hello dear
Welcome to our website .
I have gone through your query thoroughly .
* This is mostly in concern with bleeding from hemorrhoid secondary to
constipation .
* Providing basic guidelines for primary relief till you get diagnose with
consultant surgeon via proctoscopy evaluation .
Drink plenty of liquids .
Prefer soft , light diet with more of green leafy veg , whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits .
Avoid all types of oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , dairy fat .
Bulk forming laxative as Ispaghula husk 3 teaspoonful at night with a glass of drinking lukewarm water helps by smooth bowel evacuations .
Xylocaine ( 5 % ) jelly application over the anal part gives soothing action .
Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 5 minutes each 3 times a day and additionally after passing stools ) helps .
Avoid long drives , sitting prolong on hard surfaces .
Control of blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight .
Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Regards .
Welcome to our website .
I have gone through your query thoroughly .
* This is mostly in concern with bleeding from hemorrhoid secondary to
constipation .
* Providing basic guidelines for primary relief till you get diagnose with
consultant surgeon via proctoscopy evaluation .
Drink plenty of liquids .
Prefer soft , light diet with more of green leafy veg , whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits .
Avoid all types of oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , dairy fat .
Bulk forming laxative as Ispaghula husk 3 teaspoonful at night with a glass of drinking lukewarm water helps by smooth bowel evacuations .
Xylocaine ( 5 % ) jelly application over the anal part gives soothing action .
Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 5 minutes each 3 times a day and additionally after passing stools ) helps .
Avoid long drives , sitting prolong on hard surfaces .
Control of blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight .
Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Regards .
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