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Can Hypothyroidism Cause Constipation?
Question: I am having a stomachache and feel warm and my body feels ache.I am always constipated and I have a thyroid problem but I get this pains in my stomach a lot . They go away and comeback . My back hurt too but not badly . I am a little nauseous and I get anxiety and headaches. Went I don't go to bathroom I get very constipated and is hard to go . Also I have a sinuses problem and that's why I get headaches because of the pressure and feel nauseous not to a point of vomiting. I get anxiety too and it hurts more .
Brief Answer:
Swallowing mucus from the sinuses can cause stomachache.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Constipation problem is most likely due to thyroid issue. Especially if you do not have it well controlled. Hypothyroidism is a common reason of constipation. Bad diet can also affect it.
Stomach ache and back ache can be both caused by gallstones, urinary tract infection.
It is also possible that you have to separate conditions. Stomach ache appears due to stomach problem (ulcer, inflammation) and back ache is due to spine issue.
If so, back ache should be more common and sometimes appear without stomach pain.
For sinus inflammation, it is very common that swallowed mucus causes stomach ache and nausea. Especially if the stomach pain appears during the time you get headache.
Here is what you should do:
- have thyroid tests done to make sure you get proper dosage of the Synthroid
- start fiber intake and probiotic intake to improve constipation problem
- consult laryngologist and get proper sinuses problem
- if the stomachache appears without sinuses inflammation, gastroscopy should be done
- if you have any frequent urinating, burning while urinating, have urine analysis
- if the back pain appears after physical activity, lifting heavy objects, consider spine MRI to diagnose the problem
- if the stomach pain and back pain are always together, abdominal ultrasound should be done to rule out gallstones.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Swallowing mucus from the sinuses can cause stomachache.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Constipation problem is most likely due to thyroid issue. Especially if you do not have it well controlled. Hypothyroidism is a common reason of constipation. Bad diet can also affect it.
Stomach ache and back ache can be both caused by gallstones, urinary tract infection.
It is also possible that you have to separate conditions. Stomach ache appears due to stomach problem (ulcer, inflammation) and back ache is due to spine issue.
If so, back ache should be more common and sometimes appear without stomach pain.
For sinus inflammation, it is very common that swallowed mucus causes stomach ache and nausea. Especially if the stomach pain appears during the time you get headache.
Here is what you should do:
- have thyroid tests done to make sure you get proper dosage of the Synthroid
- start fiber intake and probiotic intake to improve constipation problem
- consult laryngologist and get proper sinuses problem
- if the stomachache appears without sinuses inflammation, gastroscopy should be done
- if you have any frequent urinating, burning while urinating, have urine analysis
- if the back pain appears after physical activity, lifting heavy objects, consider spine MRI to diagnose the problem
- if the stomach pain and back pain are always together, abdominal ultrasound should be done to rule out gallstones.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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