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What Causes Stomach Bloating With Constipation And Umbilicus Itching?

my stomach stays bloated and my bowell movements are sparce. I do go but not a lot and they are are alwayr solid. Also my belly button is red and and itches.I went to the DR. and he said just put a little Lanacane in my belly button and take probiotics and a fiber substitute,but that seems to be making matters worse. At least before I took the meds. my bowells moved every day and they were pretty soft. I have always had trouble with my bowells being hard,but they have improved. My stomach feels like i ate or drank to much most of the time. My mother had a large stomach and i just always thought i got it from her,but most of the time this is misarabule. Can you help me?
Mon, 4 Apr 2016
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted your history of bloating of stomach and sparse bowel movements which are solid. The belly button is red and itching. Doctor asked to put Lanacane in belly button and probiotics, fiber substitute and the related history.
My thoughts:
The problem with he belly button can be eczema of the skin or irritation dermatitis that some people get it or can be a granuloma that needs examination by a General Surgeon and get the area cleaned to get the correct diagnosis and thence the proper treatment.
About the bloating with hard stool:
Get the stool test done.
Get started on a suitable laxative, titrate the dose as per your need.
Once the stool becomes soft you may get the relief gradually as it takes the time for the bowels to get normalized.
In the meantime you can go for colonoscopy, Barium study of the esophagus, stomach and intestines to whether there is any motility disorder or so.
A proper clinical evaluation by a Gastroenterologist helps you to get a proper diagnosis and treatment.
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What Causes Stomach Bloating With Constipation And Umbilicus Itching?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted your history of bloating of stomach and sparse bowel movements which are solid. The belly button is red and itching. Doctor asked to put Lanacane in belly button and probiotics, fiber substitute and the related history. My thoughts: The problem with he belly button can be eczema of the skin or irritation dermatitis that some people get it or can be a granuloma that needs examination by a General Surgeon and get the area cleaned to get the correct diagnosis and thence the proper treatment. About the bloating with hard stool: Get the stool test done. Get started on a suitable laxative, titrate the dose as per your need. Once the stool becomes soft you may get the relief gradually as it takes the time for the bowels to get normalized. In the meantime you can go for colonoscopy, Barium study of the esophagus, stomach and intestines to whether there is any motility disorder or so. A proper clinical evaluation by a Gastroenterologist helps you to get a proper diagnosis and treatment.