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What Causes Constipation And Stomach Pain?
Question: I normally have a bowel movement 3 times a day and normally 1/2 after eating. I have not gone in 3 days. Very bloated, pain in my stomach, rectom and vagina. I have tried everything and still nothing.
Brief Answer:
may need assessment
Detailed Answer:
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In most cases of constipation, the use of the stool softeners, laxative or fibre agents is enough to induce a bowel movement.
Since you have not have any success with these agents then it may be best to visit your doctor to rule out a serious cause for your change in bowel habits. In some cases, constipation may be due to the presence of a mass affecting the passage of stool.
Acute (sudden onset) of change in bowel habits normally warrants physical examination by a doctor if possible. This is the preferred option.
If this is not an option then you can try the use of a another stimulant laxative followed by fiber agents.
One of the most common and effective stimulant laxatives would be docusate (also known as colace, correctol, docu-soft, docusoft ).
It can be given as a tablet or suppository.
As an oral tablet: (1)use 50 mg to 500mg as a single dose or divided into doses every 6 hours
(2)as a suppository-10mg inserted rectally
These should stimulate a movement within an hour
After this, you should start fiber such as metamucil for the long term to prevent future episodes.
Summary:(1) with acute onset constipation, best to first rule out any serious causes
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may need assessment
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
In most cases of constipation, the use of the stool softeners, laxative or fibre agents is enough to induce a bowel movement.
Since you have not have any success with these agents then it may be best to visit your doctor to rule out a serious cause for your change in bowel habits. In some cases, constipation may be due to the presence of a mass affecting the passage of stool.
Acute (sudden onset) of change in bowel habits normally warrants physical examination by a doctor if possible. This is the preferred option.
If this is not an option then you can try the use of a another stimulant laxative followed by fiber agents.
One of the most common and effective stimulant laxatives would be docusate (also known as colace, correctol, docu-soft, docusoft ).
It can be given as a tablet or suppository.
As an oral tablet: (1)use 50 mg to 500mg as a single dose or divided into doses every 6 hours
(2)as a suppository-10mg inserted rectally
These should stimulate a movement within an hour
After this, you should start fiber such as metamucil for the long term to prevent future episodes.
Summary:(1) with acute onset constipation, best to first rule out any serious causes
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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