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Does Ginger Ale Help Treat Severe Constipation Due To Activia Yogurt Intake Leading To Pain During Defecation?
I began eating Activia yogurt, only one every other day, I came down with severe constipation so bad that I felt like my butt was ripped to shreds, I had to sit on toilet for hours in so much pain I started sweating. There was lots of blood just to pass a tiny bit, and it felt like I was giving birth. I also started drinking a lot of ginger ale lately and water. I took laxatives for 2 days before the dam broke so to speak. Now having stomach ache and the pain in my butt is raw. I also have gas and bloating. I read a lot of bad reviews about Activia yogurt and have stopped eating it, but does drinking ginger ale help or hurt this problem?
Fri, 21 Oct 2022
Hello,
You are suffering from severe constipation after taking activia yogurt. you can stop taking activia yogurt. To help better bowel movement you should be adequately hydrated. Take water, soups, hot beverages. You can take ginger ale in moderate amounts, it will help better bowel movement.
You can take high fiber diet and prune juice. Take a lot of papaya both raw and ripe. It prevents constipation and helps in digestion. You can take laxatives and also softeners. Avoid taking red meat and food that takes a long time to get digested. Take food 3-4 times a day in small portions with adequate water.
Since you have hurt your rectal area, take sitz bath 2-3 times a day for relieve. Apply anorectal cream (recticare anorectal cream) for relieve. You can take analgesics, one SOS when needed. You can switch to liquid or take semi solid food to avoid constipation. Stay away from addictions if any. For relief from gastritis, you can take antacids or PPIs , one sos when needed.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You are suffering from severe constipation after taking activia yogurt. you can stop taking activia yogurt. To help better bowel movement you should be adequately hydrated. Take water, soups, hot beverages. You can take ginger ale in moderate amounts, it will help better bowel movement.
You can take high fiber diet and prune juice. Take a lot of papaya both raw and ripe. It prevents constipation and helps in digestion. You can take laxatives and also softeners. Avoid taking red meat and food that takes a long time to get digested. Take food 3-4 times a day in small portions with adequate water.
Since you have hurt your rectal area, take sitz bath 2-3 times a day for relieve. Apply anorectal cream (recticare anorectal cream) for relieve. You can take analgesics, one SOS when needed. You can switch to liquid or take semi solid food to avoid constipation. Stay away from addictions if any. For relief from gastritis, you can take antacids or PPIs , one sos when needed.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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