Brief Answer:
Aviod use of laxatives
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I appreciate your concern. You seem to be suffering from
chronic constipation.
I would advice you to avoid the use of laxatives on regular basis, since they are habit forming.
For your constipation , kindly take diet rich in fiber. Take lots of salads, fruits,cereals and vegetables. Increase amount of fluid intake and maintain good hydration.Take atleast 8 glasses of water daily.Even brisk walking may help to stimulate bowel motility.
In case lifestyle and dietary modifications does not help, you can try taking bulk forming agents(fibers) containing
Psyllium etc., which are easily available over the counter.It can taken with water and you can gradually increase the dosage.They do not work rapidly and must be taken on a regular basis.
For your pain abdomen , try taking oral
analgesic with antispasmodic. In case pain persists or worsens ,then you might need evaluation for same
In case there is no improvement or you have associated symptoms like pain abdomen,
weight loss,
fever, abdominal distension, bleeding in stools,recent change in weight etc., then kindly contact your treating physician,who can do a detailed general physical examination and get appropiate investigations.
Hope it helps.
Dr. Kavita Paul