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What Causes Constipation And Bloating In Abdomen?

Hi, my grandmother who is 79 has been ill for over a week with constipation and bloating in her abdomen that actually extends around to her back. When she does have a bowel movement, she says its either all "puss" or has it combined with her stool. She is one stubborn old lady so I am trying to find some potential causes for her symptons to help push her into going to her Dr. which at this point, she is refusing. Thank you.

                                                                 
Mon, 3 Jul 2017
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.

This is common in this age an dbefore going to doctor she should try home remedies first.
Certain degree of bloating is normal but in case of excessive bloating and constipation of more than 7 days it may be sign of food allergy, hiatal hernia ,IBS or inflammatory bowel diseases.
So you should do gastroenterologic work up but first try to change your dietary habits, it means: eat smaller meals but more frequently, avoid fried and spicy food, take menta tea, avoid alcohol and coffee, eat probiotics and milk products, boiled food and vegetables.
Also, there are medications such as Flobian,Magnesium oxide or certain Laxatives which may relieve such symptoms of this continue. If there wont be improvement on these measures, you should consider doing diagnostic tests such as colonoscopy, anal sphincter manometry and food allergy testing.
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What Causes Constipation And Bloating In Abdomen?

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. This is common in this age an dbefore going to doctor she should try home remedies first. Certain degree of bloating is normal but in case of excessive bloating and constipation of more than 7 days it may be sign of food allergy, hiatal hernia ,IBS or inflammatory bowel diseases. So you should do gastroenterologic work up but first try to change your dietary habits, it means: eat smaller meals but more frequently, avoid fried and spicy food, take menta tea, avoid alcohol and coffee, eat probiotics and milk products, boiled food and vegetables. Also, there are medications such as Flobian,Magnesium oxide or certain Laxatives which may relieve such symptoms of this continue. If there wont be improvement on these measures, you should consider doing diagnostic tests such as colonoscopy, anal sphincter manometry and food allergy testing. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.