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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Bloating

I have to take a laxative to have a bowel movement and I constantly have a bloated feeling, plus my stomach is distended what type of dr. should I see for this situation. I have been on lizeness at one time, the maximum dosage and nothing changed. The otc lax works better.
Fri, 25 Sep 2015
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Hello,
Thank you for using HCM.
Constipation is very common complaint and helpful measures may be:
1. Medications- are helpful but they do not cure constipation so the other measures mentioned below (at nr 2) are very important for long term treatment.
- lactulose syrup can help.
- Polyethylen glycol
-Psillium (fiber)

- senna and dulcolax can help but cause bowel dependance- so if you use them too often you will be needing them more and more.

2. Important practical advices
- balanced diet with fruit and vegetable. Dry plums are rich in fiber, oat and cereals for breakfast also
- drink plenty of water
- Exercise at least 30 minutes 3-4 times a week and try to be active.
- go to have a bowel movement in the morning and after food is much easier also. Do not ignore the times you feel you need to go and have a bowel movement.

3. reminders: if you are over 50 you will need a colonoscopy as a routine test to check your bowel. Speak with your doctor on this.
Hope this is helpful and answers to your question
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Bloating

Hello, Thank you for using HCM. Constipation is very common complaint and helpful measures may be: 1. Medications- are helpful but they do not cure constipation so the other measures mentioned below (at nr 2) are very important for long term treatment. - lactulose syrup can help. - Polyethylen glycol -Psillium (fiber) - senna and dulcolax can help but cause bowel dependance- so if you use them too often you will be needing them more and more. 2. Important practical advices - balanced diet with fruit and vegetable. Dry plums are rich in fiber, oat and cereals for breakfast also - drink plenty of water - Exercise at least 30 minutes 3-4 times a week and try to be active. - go to have a bowel movement in the morning and after food is much easier also. Do not ignore the times you feel you need to go and have a bowel movement. 3. reminders: if you are over 50 you will need a colonoscopy as a routine test to check your bowel. Speak with your doctor on this. Hope this is helpful and answers to your question