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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Constipation And Flank Pain

I have chronic constipation and flank pain. I ve had colonoscopy that only showed mild gastritis. I ve had a CT that only showed an umbilical hernia which I already knew I had. I have PKD but my cysts are tiny and I ve never had a problem from them. My nephrologist ordered lab and the only thing that came back showed phosphorus was a little low. While flank pain and constipation are my main symptoms, I do have around the front of my stomach what I call a twisting feeling on the inside (not a cramp or stomach ache). My GI doc thinks I have IBS, but I just don t think it is. It s gotten much, much worse over the last month and my stomach and flank feel bad almost every day (even after going to the bathroom). I take milk of magnesia almost every night. I was on calcium/magnesium supplements when I first noticed flank pain back in June. Can the magnesium somehow be irritating my kidneys?
Wed, 1 Apr 2015
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Hello dear
i had gone through your question and i can understand your concern

Chronic constipation is very irritating and troublesome condition which adversely affects the health and vitality

I would like further information to help you better
since how long you are having this problem
your complete medical history like history of any disease like diabetes or any other chronic illness

at the outset i would advise you following guidelines
have plenty of dietary fibers in diet like whole grains, fresh fruits like papaya and citrus fruits
have plenty of fluids 3 to 4 liters a day
regular bowel habits at least twice daily, even if you are not felling to defecate just visit the restroom
you can do abdominal exercise by moving the belly in and out slowly

Hope this helps you feel free to ask for more clarification
regards
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Constipation And Flank Pain

Hello dear i had gone through your question and i can understand your concern Chronic constipation is very irritating and troublesome condition which adversely affects the health and vitality I would like further information to help you better since how long you are having this problem your complete medical history like history of any disease like diabetes or any other chronic illness at the outset i would advise you following guidelines have plenty of dietary fibers in diet like whole grains, fresh fruits like papaya and citrus fruits have plenty of fluids 3 to 4 liters a day regular bowel habits at least twice daily, even if you are not felling to defecate just visit the restroom you can do abdominal exercise by moving the belly in and out slowly Hope this helps you feel free to ask for more clarification regards