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How Can Severe Constipation And Gastric Problems Be Treated?

Hello doctor, I am 27,from the age of 15 I used to have 2-3 bowl movements in the morning before leaving to school.I had tests at that time but everything was 5n.my body generally heats up often if I stay long or have a long day at work.I usually have irregular bowl movements often.but for the last 6 months I am suffering from heavy constipation,I could n empty my stomach fully and I push so hard to exit the stool,it s always dark brown or red in colour,I don see any bulge in my anal,whenever I have a bowl movement I feel I need to go back again,this is ruining my day and recently onwards my abdomen seems to have enlarged,its like a balloon full of air and have gas problem also,I pass a lot of gas during the night time,went to a homeopathy doctor but nothing is working.I am really worried,what should I do???
Tue, 22 Aug 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

heavy constipation with irregular bowel movements can be due to causes like sudden changes in dietary habits, excess intake of antacids, irritable bowel syndrome, excess intake of dairy,eating disorders, lack of appropriate physical activity, side effects of medicines, Hypothyroidism etc..
I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and he can advise you get investigations done like Colonoscopy, Barium swallow, hormonal assy etc to confirm the cause..
Treatment of the cause can relieve the symptoms..
You can also be advised to take laxativs like Polyethylene glycol [Miralax], castor oil also acts as a lubricant and laxative..
You can also be advised to take Psyllium husk or Lactulose..
Take more fibres in diet, plenty of water and do moderate workout..
You can also be advised medications like Lubiprostone or Linaclotide..

Hope this helps..

Thanks and regards.
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How Can Severe Constipation And Gastric Problems Be Treated?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. heavy constipation with irregular bowel movements can be due to causes like sudden changes in dietary habits, excess intake of antacids, irritable bowel syndrome, excess intake of dairy,eating disorders, lack of appropriate physical activity, side effects of medicines, Hypothyroidism etc.. I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and he can advise you get investigations done like Colonoscopy, Barium swallow, hormonal assy etc to confirm the cause.. Treatment of the cause can relieve the symptoms.. You can also be advised to take laxativs like Polyethylene glycol [Miralax], castor oil also acts as a lubricant and laxative.. You can also be advised to take Psyllium husk or Lactulose.. Take more fibres in diet, plenty of water and do moderate workout.. You can also be advised medications like Lubiprostone or Linaclotide.. Hope this helps.. Thanks and regards.