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What Causes Severe Abdominal Bloating And Constipation?

Hello My daughter becomes very bloated periodically with no obvious reason why. She is prone to constipation. She is very large in the abdominal area at this time. There is no food binge to explain this. She is a medical doctor and often fears the worse for herself and immediate family She has just been on the phone to me and is now concerned that she has symptoms of ascities. She did have a stomach ulcer burst 14 years ago and this was a medical emergency Current age 37 years. Any opinion?
Tue, 19 Jan 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 abdominal bloating occur due to constipation and is not necessarily ascites.
Constipation can occur due to a number of causes like low fibre intake, sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical labor, irritable bowel syndrome, Hypothyroidism, laxative abuse,very low water intake, hemorrhoids/piles etc..
I would suggest that she should consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Colonoscopy, x Ray, hormonal assy can be done to rule out the exact cause and treatment can be advised accordingly..
The Physician can advise her prescription drugs like Lubiprostone, laxatives like polyethylene glycol, castor oil..
Fibre supplements like Psyllium husk or lactulose..
Drink plenty of water..
Take more of fruits and vegetables for fibre intake..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Severe Abdominal Bloating And Constipation?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain abdominal bloating occur due to constipation and is not necessarily ascites. Constipation can occur due to a number of causes like low fibre intake, sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical labor, irritable bowel syndrome, Hypothyroidism, laxative abuse,very low water intake, hemorrhoids/piles etc.. I would suggest that she should consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Colonoscopy, x Ray, hormonal assy can be done to rule out the exact cause and treatment can be advised accordingly.. The Physician can advise her prescription drugs like Lubiprostone, laxatives like polyethylene glycol, castor oil.. Fibre supplements like Psyllium husk or lactulose.. Drink plenty of water.. Take more of fruits and vegetables for fibre intake.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.