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What Causes Bloating, Painful Gas, Constipation, And Moth Ball-odored Stool?

I am and have experienced for the last two years,painful gas,bloating,feeling full when I only eat a small amount,constipation and my bowel movements have a strong odor of moth balls.i have been tested for celiac,glucose intolerance,gall bladder,and h pylori...all negative.any ideas on what could be going on?i have also had joint pain,that has progressively gotten worse over this past year.
Thu, 10 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of bloating, painful gas, constipation, and moth ball-odored stool. which can occur due to many reasons such as food intolerance, inadequate digestion and improper metabolism and lack of fibres in diet. Drink one spoon of honey in warm water daily as it will relieve your symptoms. You should take diet rich in fibres. I would advise you to consult a gastroenterologist and get examination done like complete blood count, stool examination, ultrasound scan of abdomen, colonoscopy & contrast studies. You should start treatment after complete examination. Doctor may prescribe you traditional drugs like lactulose, milk of magnesia and cremaffin or bisacodyl tablets. You should take plenty of fluids and diet rich in laxatives. Sometimes certain conditions like hypothyroidism can also cause such symptoms , fo that consult endocrinologist .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Bloating, Painful Gas, Constipation, And Moth Ball-odored Stool?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of bloating, painful gas, constipation, and moth ball-odored stool. which can occur due to many reasons such as food intolerance, inadequate digestion and improper metabolism and lack of fibres in diet. Drink one spoon of honey in warm water daily as it will relieve your symptoms. You should take diet rich in fibres. I would advise you to consult a gastroenterologist and get examination done like complete blood count, stool examination, ultrasound scan of abdomen, colonoscopy & contrast studies. You should start treatment after complete examination. Doctor may prescribe you traditional drugs like lactulose, milk of magnesia and cremaffin or bisacodyl tablets. You should take plenty of fluids and diet rich in laxatives. Sometimes certain conditions like hypothyroidism can also cause such symptoms , fo that consult endocrinologist . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari