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Do Pain Medicines Taken For An Injury Cause Constipation ?
I have been on pain medicine for an injury, which I know can lead to constipation and it has. I have been taking laxatives, Metamucil,and eating fiber bars. My stomach is hard and bloated and I have excessive gas. I am having a few BMs all of which are small. I generally go 1-3 times a day. Tonight I thought I released a small BM and when I went to wipe it was hanging there. I proceeded to pull it out. It was long and stringy. I put on a pair of gloves to investigate. It felt like tissue and had bubble like areas that I could squeeze, when I rinsed it, it was pink and felt fleshy. It almost appeared to be raw meat, no I do not eat raw meat. I fear this is part of my intestines?
Wed, 4 Jan 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Analgesic medicines induces the gastroenteritis and it is very common consequences of analgesic or NSIAD (Pain medicines) it is a trend that PPI always being given along with pain medicine like omeprazole and other related of same drugs.
I actually advise my patient to stay away from the pain medicine as long as it is possible, it can only be taken where pain can not be bear or tolerated, I also advise that never ever take the laxative without any pathological or indication instead drink more water try fiber containing diet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtarhusain Shaikh
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Analgesic medicines induces the gastroenteritis and it is very common consequences of analgesic or NSIAD (Pain medicines) it is a trend that PPI always being given along with pain medicine like omeprazole and other related of same drugs.
I actually advise my patient to stay away from the pain medicine as long as it is possible, it can only be taken where pain can not be bear or tolerated, I also advise that never ever take the laxative without any pathological or indication instead drink more water try fiber containing diet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtarhusain Shaikh
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