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What Causes Constipation Followed By Diarrhea?

Posted on Mon, 3 Aug 2015

Question: bowel problem. diarrhea two weeks ago then didn't have a movement for a whole week which was very difficult and lead to nausea, vomiting. then only went twice in the next 7 days. could i have some kind of blockage or virus? should i go see my doctor and get checked. not sure what they can do. i have stomach distress right now.

Answered by Dr. Praveen (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Plenty of fluids, Bulk will help

Detailed Answer:
Hi.Thanks for your query.

Diarrhoea is normally followed by apparent constipation (not obstruction) and the bowel restores its normal function over next 1week to days.

If you are able to pass gas/flatus then there is no need to worry.All I would suggest is to have plenty of oral fluids, bulk(fruits, vegetables, peas, cereals-rich in fibre).This will restore and bring normal motility quickly.

Take Tab.Rabeprazole 20mg half an hour before breakfast everyday for fifteen days.This will reduce your gastric distress.It is available over the counter.

If you are not able to pass gas the I were to suggest to consult a physician as early as possible.

Hope this answers your query.

Feel free to revert for further queries.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Praveen (7 minutes later)

to clarify, the bowel movement that didn't happen for a whole week after initial diarrhea was difficult and nausea/vomiting were associated with that one movement. i felt ok after that for the next week, but still only went twice in that 7 days.

Answered by Dr. Praveen (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You will definitely have your regular movements back

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your quick revert.

2 movements over I week is pretty good especially if the diarrhoea was moderate to severe intensity which evacuate your bowel contents.Your regular movements will be back if you could modify your diet as discussed earlier.

Avoid fatty, oily, hot and spicy food for next one to two weeks and I am sure everything will be okay.Get well soon.Walking for half an hour per day will also help.

Nothing to worry.Good luck!

Dr.Praveen

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Praveen (38 minutes later)

thanks!

Answered by Dr. Praveen (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Most Welcome!!!

Please feel free to post me for further queries you may have.

Best,
Dr.Praveen

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar