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Recently I Have Been Having A Lot Of Gas And

Posted on Tue, 20 Nov 2018

Question: recently i have been having a lot of gas and i seem to be constipated not having good bowel movements. I have been taking gas x for the farting which is smelly and i have taken Mira Lax which causes some movement but small amounts. Not any stomach pain or blood in stool but stool is small. What do you recommend that i take how much and when thanks XXXXXXX Daley

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Try stronger laxatives

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

I suggest you try stronger laxatives, e.g. movicol, laxoberal, and also a phosphate enema. The smelly gas is likely a consequence of your constipation. If you are older than 50 years, consider a colonoscopy once the constipation is resolved.

Hope this helps.

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Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (23 minutes later)

I had a colonoscopy about 3 years ago and he told me i wouldnt need another for 10 years.
I will try you suggestions and appreciate you thoughts is the phosphate enema something like fleet

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fleet, I believe, is an oral laxative

Detailed Answer:
Hi again XXXXXXX

Glad I could help. From what I know, Phospho Fleet is an oral laxative. The idea is the same, but an enema is usually more effective in unblocking hard fecal matter in the rectum and lower colon.

Best wishes.

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