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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Burning Sensation In Throat
Question: Dear doctor..
My wife is suffering from constipation & burning in throat.
What is your suggestion
My wife is suffering from constipation & burning in throat.
What is your suggestion
Brief Answer:
High fiber diet, lot of fluids and esomeprazole
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
For good bowel movements and relief from constipation the following may be done -
1. Take high fiber diet - include lot lot of vegetables and fruits
2. Drink lot of fluids
3. 20-30 minutes brisk walking every day
4. If the above measures fail, fiber supplements like Cremadiet or laxatives like movicol may be taken
Get tested for diabetes and hypothyroidism. Avoid medications that can cause constipation like cough syrups.
For relief from burning in the throat which may be due to gastroesoephageal reflux disease (GERD) the following may be done-
1. Take esomeprazole (Eg Neksium, Sompraz, Nexpro) once daily before breakfast for 4 weeks
2. Weight reduction is obese
3. Avoid coffee, citrus, chocolates, fatty/spicy food
4. Avoid eating full stomach and eat multiple smaller meals
5. Go to bed at least 2-3 hours after food.
I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
High fiber diet, lot of fluids and esomeprazole
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
For good bowel movements and relief from constipation the following may be done -
1. Take high fiber diet - include lot lot of vegetables and fruits
2. Drink lot of fluids
3. 20-30 minutes brisk walking every day
4. If the above measures fail, fiber supplements like Cremadiet or laxatives like movicol may be taken
Get tested for diabetes and hypothyroidism. Avoid medications that can cause constipation like cough syrups.
For relief from burning in the throat which may be due to gastroesoephageal reflux disease (GERD) the following may be done-
1. Take esomeprazole (Eg Neksium, Sompraz, Nexpro) once daily before breakfast for 4 weeks
2. Weight reduction is obese
3. Avoid coffee, citrus, chocolates, fatty/spicy food
4. Avoid eating full stomach and eat multiple smaller meals
5. Go to bed at least 2-3 hours after food.
I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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