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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Constipation, Incomplete Evacuation And Abdominal Pain For Over Three Years
Question: I am suffering constipation from 3 years.Incomplete evacuation & pain in abdomen after motion in right lower side (burning sensation).I did not understand what type of treatment should I take to recover from it.Also suggest that any obstruction in intestine can cause constipation.Which investigation will help me to know approximate cause
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I've read your question and understood your concern.
It's difficult to figure out the cause of constipation.
Constipation definition varies from person-to-person. Stools may be too hard or too small, difficult to pass, or infrequent (less than three times per week). Some people with constipation may feel a sense that the bowels are not evacuated completely.
advice:
- stop any medication being used for constipation for a week
- take two tea spoon (or one big spoon) isphagula husk with 200 to 300 mL water thrice daily ,
- increase warm water( at least 8 glass/day) intake
- do not drink water during and immediately after meals
- eat small but frequent meals (rich in fiber)
- eat plentiful "fresh oranges" and "pear "
- avoid COLD milk and and AVOID junk food(NO burger , pizza-even if its veg.) 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 / squats etc) early in the morning
- avoid carbonated drinks
- take 2-3 spoon edible "virgin olive oil" in the morning ( before breakfast)
If no resolution after 10 days, then better to visit gastroenterologist and discuss for undergoing Colonoscopic examination.
Besides constipation, if your weight is increasing and/or you feel fatigue, then have a "Thyroid profile test".
Hope to answer your concern. Let me know if there's any further queries.
Wish you good and sound health.
Regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
kindly read detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I've read your question and understood your concern.
It's difficult to figure out the cause of constipation.
Constipation definition varies from person-to-person. Stools may be too hard or too small, difficult to pass, or infrequent (less than three times per week). Some people with constipation may feel a sense that the bowels are not evacuated completely.
advice:
- stop any medication being used for constipation for a week
- take two tea spoon (or one big spoon) isphagula husk with 200 to 300 mL water thrice daily ,
- increase warm water( at least 8 glass/day) intake
- do not drink water during and immediately after meals
- eat small but frequent meals (rich in fiber)
- eat plentiful "fresh oranges" and "pear "
- avoid COLD milk and and AVOID junk food(NO burger , pizza-even if its veg.) 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 / squats etc) early in the morning
- avoid carbonated drinks
- take 2-3 spoon edible "virgin olive oil" in the morning ( before breakfast)
If no resolution after 10 days, then better to visit gastroenterologist and discuss for undergoing Colonoscopic examination.
Besides constipation, if your weight is increasing and/or you feel fatigue, then have a "Thyroid profile test".
Hope to answer your concern. Let me know if there's any further queries.
Wish you good and sound health.
Regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
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