HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Need Medication For Slow Movement Of Bowel & Pain

HI, MY NAME IS PAT AND 54 YR OLD FEMALE I EAT NORMAL DIET I WORK 2 JOBS 3P TO 11P AND WORK 119 TO 7 AM. I HAAVE SLOW BOWEL AND I NOTICE MY ABDOMINAL KEEP GETTING LARGER I HVE NO PAIN OR ALLERY TO FOODS. I LOOK LIKE PREGNANT. TO GET RID OF LARGR STOMACH I'LL TAKE A MILD LAXATIVE AND EAT ONLY SOUP AND SALADS THEN IT ALL GOES DWN. I EAT RAISIN BRAN FIBER ONE CERAL ALSO DRINK ONE GLASS OF ORANG METAMUCIL EVERY DAY. SO WHAT IS GOING ON DOCTOR. FLUILD INTAKE IS GOOD AND I EAT LOTS OF FRESH FRUITS/SALADS. BUT MY BOWELS ARE ABIT SLOW WITH PAIN. NEED UR ADVISE AN I THANK FOR IT.
Mon, 8 May 2017
Report Abuse
General Surgeon 's  Response
Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.
* Fine dietary precautions you are taking is ok but still I will suggest more
for betterment of your intestines
- consume more green leafy vegetables, cereals , pulses , legumes, yoggurt
- avoid all oily / spicy / nonveg / beverages
- plenty of liquids as possible
- ayurvedic molecules as Triphla , Amla help to great extent.
- avoid smoking / alcohol if doing
- chew your food thoroughly
- regular walking, light exercises at home with YOGA help tremendously
- avoid prolong fasting / overeating
- keep your BP , Blood sugar, weight , Cholesterol levels under control
- avoid stress / anxiety
- body needs 6 hours sound sleep minimum I think you are not getting
Hope this helps you.
Thanks for using health care magic & reviewing my answer.
Wishing fine recovery from it.
Welcome for any further queries.
Regards dear take care.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Metamucil


Loading Online Doctors....
Need Medication For Slow Movement Of Bowel & Pain

Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly. * Fine dietary precautions you are taking is ok but still I will suggest more for betterment of your intestines - consume more green leafy vegetables, cereals , pulses , legumes, yoggurt - avoid all oily / spicy / nonveg / beverages - plenty of liquids as possible - ayurvedic molecules as Triphla , Amla help to great extent. - avoid smoking / alcohol if doing - chew your food thoroughly - regular walking, light exercises at home with YOGA help tremendously - avoid prolong fasting / overeating - keep your BP , Blood sugar, weight , Cholesterol levels under control - avoid stress / anxiety - body needs 6 hours sound sleep minimum I think you are not getting Hope this helps you. Thanks for using health care magic & reviewing my answer. Wishing fine recovery from it. Welcome for any further queries. Regards dear take care.