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Suggest Treatment For Constipation In A 56 Year Old Female Diabetic

I am having gas and bloating and constipation. I had an attack at noon where I could not sit because of the pain in my gut. I have OCD am recently diagnosed with diabetes treatment with Glucofage. Also just put on cholesterol meds. Pravachol. I'm having serious anxiety there is a fire station across the street I am 56 female and overweight
Tue, 23 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain constipation can occur due to a number of causes and in your case diabetes, anxiety/stress and side effects of medication are all causing cumulative effects..
The first thing that you need to do is to control stress and anxiety by doing meditation, breathing exercises and yoga..
For constipation start taking a high fibre diet with plenty of green leafy vegetables, fruits and salads..
Drink plenty of water..
Do moderate physical activity like walking..
Take fibre supplements like Psyllium, laxative like Polyethylene glycol and stool softener like Docusate..
In case if still there is no improvement consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a Colonoscopy can help in diagnosis..
You can be advised prescription medicines like Linclotide and Lubiprostone..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation In A 56 Year Old Female Diabetic

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain constipation can occur due to a number of causes and in your case diabetes, anxiety/stress and side effects of medication are all causing cumulative effects.. The first thing that you need to do is to control stress and anxiety by doing meditation, breathing exercises and yoga.. For constipation start taking a high fibre diet with plenty of green leafy vegetables, fruits and salads.. Drink plenty of water.. Do moderate physical activity like walking.. Take fibre supplements like Psyllium, laxative like Polyethylene glycol and stool softener like Docusate.. In case if still there is no improvement consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a Colonoscopy can help in diagnosis.. You can be advised prescription medicines like Linclotide and Lubiprostone.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.