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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Bloating Of Stomach
my stomach remains constantly bloated and tired of it after many years..i was told i have IBS but i'm not sure its this. in the mornings my stomach is flat for a few minutes then it becomes bloated even without eating anything and it will stay like this till i sleep. sometimes becoming constipatied feeling pressure throughout the day. i have seen a doctor and was told everything is normal after several test but how can this be..every where i read it seems to be a women's problem but being a male its happening to me..i have tried many remedies with fail
Mon, 22 Aug 2016
hi.
thank you for posting query @ HCM.
firstly, you may have the following examination; if not done yet:
"Hydrogen Breath Test" to rule out bacterial overgrowth in the intestine
secondly, for bloating and constipation; see the advice(s) below:
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 enter stomach and may lead to bloating.
avoid beverages ( carbonated drinks)
avoid chewing gum esp on empty stomach
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
- ingest 1 to 2 tsp pure olive oil 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
thank you for posting query @ HCM.
firstly, you may have the following examination; if not done yet:
"Hydrogen Breath Test" to rule out bacterial overgrowth in the intestine
secondly, for bloating and constipation; see the advice(s) below:
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 enter stomach and may lead to bloating.
avoid beverages ( carbonated drinks)
avoid chewing gum esp on empty stomach
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
- ingest 1 to 2 tsp pure olive oil 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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