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Question: Feeling constipated for 1-2 weeks. Still have bowel movements, but very small and fluffly pebble like. stomach cramps and feeling nauseous. feel like I still have stool left.
Brief Answer:
Following advice to avoid constipation...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concern.
Your case:
- female 23 years old
- symptoms: constipated for 1-2 weeks, still having bowel movements with very small and fluffily pebble stool; abdominal cramps; feeling nauseous.
While going through your medical history, I did not notice any medications you might be taking or diet changes you might be following currently. Please provide more details regarding them.
Meanwhile, I can suggest as following:
- increase fluids intake
- take more fiber rich foods (kiwi, prunes, etc.)
- fiber supplements containing prunes or psyllium can help
- take Senna supplement you find over the counter to induce bowel movement
- take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora
- take lactulose to soften the stool and induce bowel movement
- if you feel still having stool left, can use anal enema (but avoid making a habit)
Once your bowel movements will be corrected, you won't feel abdominal cramps or nausea anymore. If you do, further tests are required to rule out other gastrointestinal issues (e.g. infection or gallbladder problems).
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Following advice to avoid constipation...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concern.
Your case:
- female 23 years old
- symptoms: constipated for 1-2 weeks, still having bowel movements with very small and fluffily pebble stool; abdominal cramps; feeling nauseous.
While going through your medical history, I did not notice any medications you might be taking or diet changes you might be following currently. Please provide more details regarding them.
Meanwhile, I can suggest as following:
- increase fluids intake
- take more fiber rich foods (kiwi, prunes, etc.)
- fiber supplements containing prunes or psyllium can help
- take Senna supplement you find over the counter to induce bowel movement
- take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora
- take lactulose to soften the stool and induce bowel movement
- if you feel still having stool left, can use anal enema (but avoid making a habit)
Once your bowel movements will be corrected, you won't feel abdominal cramps or nausea anymore. If you do, further tests are required to rule out other gastrointestinal issues (e.g. infection or gallbladder problems).
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
i have increased fluids. taken laxatives. added benifibre to food. this has happened previously to me before.. usually happens once or twice every 3 months
Brief Answer:
Advice below...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Ok, then, what you are doing until now are great and will help with constipation although the effects will not been notable immediately.
Can use anal enema for this time.
As this has happened before, I want to stop and understand what's happening with you. Apart the above advice, I want to add to go to toilet each time you have the feeling. This will help keep healthy and regular bowel movements.
Probiotics are important to stabilize intestinal flora and keep regular bowel movements.
Medications you might take can also affect bowel movements especially when it comes to antibiotics or those that have a negative effect on gastrointestinal tract.
So, try to remember this and follow this advice.
If still keep repeating, then, colonoscopy and other examinations required to evaluate the function of your gastrointestinal tract.
All the best. Let me know if you have further queries.
Dr.Albana
Advice below...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Ok, then, what you are doing until now are great and will help with constipation although the effects will not been notable immediately.
Can use anal enema for this time.
As this has happened before, I want to stop and understand what's happening with you. Apart the above advice, I want to add to go to toilet each time you have the feeling. This will help keep healthy and regular bowel movements.
Probiotics are important to stabilize intestinal flora and keep regular bowel movements.
Medications you might take can also affect bowel movements especially when it comes to antibiotics or those that have a negative effect on gastrointestinal tract.
So, try to remember this and follow this advice.
If still keep repeating, then, colonoscopy and other examinations required to evaluate the function of your gastrointestinal tract.
All the best. Let me know if you have further queries.
Dr.Albana
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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