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Suggest Treatment For Severe Constipation

Posted on Thu, 17 Aug 2017

Question: Two days ago I was really constipated. All night tried going to the restroom but hardly nothing. Some pain in my lower abdomen/pelvic region. Towards my left a bit. I took some Milk of MAgnesia yesterday morning that that helped "Clear" my system. Even though I still occasionally felt discomfort. After I got home and rested on my couch for about an hour when I went to get up it hurt alot in the same lower left area. It feels like if I had done 200 sit ups the day before. It only hurts with movement. IF I sit for awhile and try to get up. I did carry some heavy boxes yesterday but not sure if that could have aggravated an injury.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
More likely intestine colic .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Pain seems more in relation with intestinal colic .

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Pain - type , radiation anywhere , any relief after passing stool , duration of
each episode .
2. Bowel movement was smooth or hard .
3. Still you feel sensation of inadequate evacuation of bowel .
4. Urinary discomfort if any .
5. Swelling in left groin if any .
6. Any past history of similar pain .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (16 minutes later)

. Pain - type , radiation anywhere , any relief after passing stool , duration of
each episode . AFTER PASSING STOOL YES RELIEF. NOW ONLY HURTS WITH MOVEMENT.
2. Bowel movement was smooth or hard . NO BOWEL MOVEMENT SINCE YESTERDAY. WAS WATERY I GUESS DUE TO THEM MILK OF MAGNESIA
3. Still you feel sensation of inadequate evacuation of bowel . I DO FEEL A LITTLE DISCOMFOR BUT VERY MINIMAL
4. Urinary discomfort if any . NO URINARY DISCOMFORT
5. Swelling in left groin if any . I DONT FEEL SWOLLEN BUT IF I PRESS DOWN IT HURTS
6. Any past history of similar pain . I HAVE HAD PAIN BEFORE BUT VERY SELDOM. NOTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up recommendations provided in details .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Thanks for the details .

* This is more in relation with residual content in the colon giving intestinal spasms
as bowel movement was watery not formed .

* Suggestions for better recovery

- Drink plenty of liquids preferably boiled water , home made juices , butter milk .
- Soft , light diet at intervals with preferable fresh curd to get natural pro biotics .
- Avoid all oily , spicy , non veg stuffs , junk foods .
- Consume more of green leafy veg , cereals , legumes , high fiber content ,
organic fruits for better bowel movements .

- Remain ambulatory with walking , light exercises , YOGA .
- Avoid excess weight lifting .
- Refrain from smoking or using alcohol if at all .

- Continue milk of magnesia along with which tab. drotaverine will help to
reduce the colicky pain .
- May or may not require Ultrasound examination according to the progress .

Hope this will help you .
Welcome for further assistance .

Advisable to follow up after 2 days about the progress .
Regards dear take care .

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad