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What Is Causing My Constipation After Medication For Diarrhea?
Hi, Over the weekend I suffered from food poisoning (I think) and had severe diarrhea. On Monday afternoon I took 1 dose of imodium A-D to help. Since then I have not been able to go (I go regularly once a day normally). Now I have a bulging in my upper abdomen with slight pain. I have a doctors appointment tomarrow but should I go to urgent care or the ER?
Tue, 13 Mar 2018
Hello,
Some advice that I can give to you is:
- Drink more water
- Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber
- Drink coffee, especially caffeinated coffee
- Take Senna, an herbal laxative
- Eat probiotic foods or take probiotic supplements
If you can't manage the abdominal pain you should go to the Emergency Room.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Some advice that I can give to you is:
- Drink more water
- Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber
- Drink coffee, especially caffeinated coffee
- Take Senna, an herbal laxative
- Eat probiotic foods or take probiotic supplements
If you can't manage the abdominal pain you should go to the Emergency Room.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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