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Suffering From Constipation And Light Heartburn. What Treatment Is Required?
Question: Traveling extensively has left me with constipation intermixed with stool that is irregular, soft & messy. Also very tired, sometimes feeling faint. Occasional light heartburn.
Hi,
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The symptoms are possibly related to the hectic lifestyle, lack of proper sleep, and irregular meal timings.
Following measures would be useful:
1. Eating meals on time,
2. Ensuring 7-8 hours of sleep at nights,
3. Adding more salads and greens in the diet, such as sprouts, cucumber, carrots, etc
4. Avoiding fatty/oily/fried/spicy foods, when possible
The role of medications is limited. However, if constipation is an issue, syrup lactulose at bed time may be useful.
For hear burn, rabeprozole is useful.
Good sleep may help in overcoming tiredness.
Otherwise you could get Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D levels tested. If they are deficient, supplements of those vitamins may help.
I hope it helps. Please get back if you have any further queries.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM
Thank you for contactnig Healthcare magic.
The symptoms are possibly related to the hectic lifestyle, lack of proper sleep, and irregular meal timings.
Following measures would be useful:
1. Eating meals on time,
2. Ensuring 7-8 hours of sleep at nights,
3. Adding more salads and greens in the diet, such as sprouts, cucumber, carrots, etc
4. Avoiding fatty/oily/fried/spicy foods, when possible
The role of medications is limited. However, if constipation is an issue, syrup lactulose at bed time may be useful.
For hear burn, rabeprozole is useful.
Good sleep may help in overcoming tiredness.
Otherwise you could get Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D levels tested. If they are deficient, supplements of those vitamins may help.
I hope it helps. Please get back if you have any further queries.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM
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