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Suggest Treatment For Constipation, Pain And Bloating

hello, i am having constipation problems and not having irregular bowel movements. i went about 4 days without using the restroom and then a small pepple the following day. Then the day after I used the restroom but still felt bloated. I woke up one morning with a sharp stabbing pain above my stomach and it hasn't come back. what should i do? I know I do not drink enough water and this could be the problem but should i seek going to the doctor?

Fri, 15 Jul 2016
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thank your for posting query@HCM.

constipation presentation.
do not "stress" for early resolution of symptoms.

OTC simethicone tablets maybe used to combat bloating.
Chew food well and try not to talk/open mouth while chewing food as its causes more air to enters stomach and may lead to bloating.

for constipation; advice:
- thrice daily , take two tea spoon (or one big spoon) ispagula with 200 to 300 mL water
-warm water intake as much as possible
- eat small meals (rich in fiber)
-eat plentiful "fresh oranges" and "pear "
- avoid COLD milk and yogurt and AVOID junk food(NO burger , pizza) altogether
- mix few drops of lemon juice in warm water. Drink on empty stomach, early in the morning, to aid in bowel movement
- avoid beverages / alcohol/ soft drinks
- do some exercise (push-ups etc) early in the morning

Hope bowel movement would return to normal and in case, "if no effect after 5 to 7 days, then visit gastroenterologist".

any further questions are welcomed.

hope to answer your concern.

wish you good health.

regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation, Pain And Bloating

thank your for posting query@HCM. constipation presentation. do not stress for early resolution of symptoms. OTC simethicone tablets maybe used to combat bloating. Chew food well and try not to talk/open mouth while chewing food as its causes more air to enters stomach and may lead to bloating. for constipation; advice: - thrice daily , take two tea spoon (or one big spoon) ispagula with 200 to 300 mL water -warm water intake as much as possible - eat small meals (rich in fiber) -eat plentiful fresh oranges and pear - avoid COLD milk and yogurt and AVOID junk food(NO burger , pizza) altogether - mix few drops of lemon juice in warm water. Drink on empty stomach, early in the morning, to aid in bowel movement - avoid beverages / alcohol/ soft drinks - do some exercise (push-ups etc) early in the morning Hope bowel movement would return to normal and in case, if no effect after 5 to 7 days, then visit gastroenterologist . any further questions are welcomed. hope to answer your concern. wish you good health. regards, Dr Tayyab Malik