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Suggest Remedy For Constipation
I recently joined Weight Watchers because I have gained more weight over the last few years than I am comfortable with. I have started to slowly lose some weight over the past 3 weeks; however, I have noticed that the upper part of my stomach always appears very bloated and feels hard. The only time it does not feel as bloated (and more soft) is in the morning when I wake. In addition, I get sporadic dull pains both in my upper and lower stomach. Sometimes they feel like "pinching" pains and other times they are just dull and annoying. I sometimes get cold as well, but cuddling up under a blanket usually solves that problem. I saw my family doctor in October for severe constipation, and he mentioned that I may have IBS. I am aware that stress brings the symptoms of IBS on, and my job is extremely stressful. Could the pains I am having be related to IBS, or do you think the symptoms I have described are unrelated?
Mon, 13 Feb 2017
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OTC simethicone tablets and probiotics maybe used to combat bloating.
Chew food well and try not to talk/open mouth while chewing food as it causes more air to enters stomach and may lead to bloating.
avoid eating broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage, Baked beans
for constipation; advice is as follow:
- thrice daily , take two tea spoon (or one big spoon) ispagula with 200 to 300 mL water
-warm water intake as much as possible
- eat small meals (rich in fiber)
-eat plentiful "fresh oranges" and "pear "
- avoid COLD milk and yogurt and AVOID junk food(NO burger , pizza) altogether
- mix few drops of lemon juice in warm water. Drink on empty stomach, early in the morning, to aid in bowel movement
- avoid beverages / alcohol/ soft drinks
- do some exercise (push-ups etc) early in the morning
Hope bowel movement would return to normal and in case, "if no effect after 5 to 7 days, then visit gastroenterologist".
any further questions are welcomed.
hope to answer your concern.
wish you good health.
regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
thanks for posting query at HCM
OTC simethicone tablets and probiotics maybe used to combat bloating.
Chew food well and try not to talk/open mouth while chewing food as it causes more air to enters stomach and may lead to bloating.
avoid eating broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage, Baked beans
for constipation; advice is as follow:
- thrice daily , take two tea spoon (or one big spoon) ispagula with 200 to 300 mL water
-warm water intake as much as possible
- eat small meals (rich in fiber)
-eat plentiful "fresh oranges" and "pear "
- avoid COLD milk and yogurt and AVOID junk food(NO burger , pizza) altogether
- mix few drops of lemon juice in warm water. Drink on empty stomach, early in the morning, to aid in bowel movement
- avoid beverages / alcohol/ soft drinks
- do some exercise (push-ups etc) early in the morning
Hope bowel movement would return to normal and in case, "if no effect after 5 to 7 days, then visit gastroenterologist".
any further questions are welcomed.
hope to answer your concern.
wish you good health.
regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
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