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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Constipation With Abdominal Cramps

I haven't had a bowel movement in days... but I keep farting every second and the left side of my tummy really cramps... sometimes I feel like I need to poo but when I go to the bathroom I have to strain and nothing or little comes out... so embarrassing idk where else to ask... what should I do?
Wed, 10 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that you have got a Faecal Impaction that can occur due to formation of Faecoliths or faecal stones that is nothing but extremely hardened stools that can cause difficulty in evacuation of bowels.
Farting is due to excessive formation of abdominal gas..
I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Colonoscopy, Barium swallow, X-ray can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..
You can be advised to take laxatives, stool softener like Docusate, high fibre diet, fibre supplements like Psyllium husk or polyethylene glycol and prescription drugs like Linclotide and Lubiprostone..
In case it it still does not get better then the Physician can put a gloved finger inside the anal orifice and manually break the hard stools..
A water and soap enema can also be given..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Constipation With Abdominal Cramps

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you have got a Faecal Impaction that can occur due to formation of Faecoliths or faecal stones that is nothing but extremely hardened stools that can cause difficulty in evacuation of bowels. Farting is due to excessive formation of abdominal gas.. I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Colonoscopy, Barium swallow, X-ray can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised to take laxatives, stool softener like Docusate, high fibre diet, fibre supplements like Psyllium husk or polyethylene glycol and prescription drugs like Linclotide and Lubiprostone.. In case it it still does not get better then the Physician can put a gloved finger inside the anal orifice and manually break the hard stools.. A water and soap enema can also be given.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.