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Hi I m a 22 year old female and for the past couple of years I have trouble going to the bathroom. I go 3 or 4 days without a bowel movement to the point where I feel so bloated. When I finally go to the bathroom I am constipated and have to force it out. I drink plenary of water, eat a healthy diet and eat plenty of fiber. I also am very active. I have tried to go on Linzess but it gave me stomach pains. Do you have any advice for me?
Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic. I read carefully your query and I understand your concern. I see from your description that you have a good dietary for avoid constipation but however that you continuing suffer from constipation, my recommendation is to do a TSH blood level because hypothyroidism is a usually cause of constipation except the other symptoms that it cause e.g. weight gain ,fatigue, dry skin and hair, cold hands and feet etc. I recommend you continuing the healthy diet with a lot of fiber and water and to go to your gastroenterologist. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Kind regard, Dr .Marsida Janko
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Suggest Remedy For Constipation
Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic. I read carefully your query and I understand your concern. I see from your description that you have a good dietary for avoid constipation but however that you continuing suffer from constipation, my recommendation is to do a TSH blood level because hypothyroidism is a usually cause of constipation except the other symptoms that it cause e.g. weight gain ,fatigue, dry skin and hair, cold hands and feet etc. I recommend you continuing the healthy diet with a lot of fiber and water and to go to your gastroenterologist. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Kind regard, Dr .Marsida Janko