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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Constipation

Ok, this is probably a dumb problem, but my back got hurt 5 days ago. ER said strained lumbar something, but now cannot go to the bathroom for solid waste. I have eaten but am not producing, and now dealing with decreased appetite. Drinking plenty of water and also drink a dose of Miralax mixed into prune juice and still not able to go. Constipation has been 7 days. Think I need to go back to the clinic when it opens tomorrow.
Thu, 10 Mar 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 constipation can occur due to a number of causes like lack of intake of sufficient dietary fibres, dehydration,stress, eating disorders, lack of physical activity, hormonal causes like Hypothyroidism,diabetes, Irritable bowel syndrome etc..
I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation a and investigations likecolonoscopy, blood tests etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..
You can be advised to take a high fibre diet with plenty of green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits and salads.
Do moderate workout..
You should drink plenty of water..
You can also be advised to take stool softeners like Docusate, laxative like Polyethylene glycol..
You can be advised prescription medicines like Linclotide and Lubiprostone..

Hope this information helps..

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

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain constipation can occur due to a number of causes like lack of intake of sufficient dietary fibres, dehydration,stress, eating disorders, lack of physical activity, hormonal causes like Hypothyroidism,diabetes, Irritable bowel syndrome etc.. I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation a and investigations likecolonoscopy, blood tests etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised to take a high fibre diet with plenty of green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits and salads. Do moderate workout.. You should drink plenty of water.. You can also be advised to take stool softeners like Docusate, laxative like Polyethylene glycol.. You can be advised prescription medicines like Linclotide and Lubiprostone.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.