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Constipation, Bloating, Lower Back Discomfort, Abdominal Discomfort. Taking Metamucil. Need To Wait?
Symptoms...constipated, bloated,abdominal and lower back discomfort, ribbon stools for a couple of days but today more rounded. This appeared just after thanksgiving eating too much, and of course more alcohol than usual. Been taking Metamucil three times a day and upping water intake...should I wait it out for a day or two yet or see a doc
Mon, 21 Oct 2013
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
I am suspecting gastritis. i would suggest Tab Pantop 40 mg twice daily before food for two days. Continue drinking more water per day. Fluid diet is recommended. If does not reduce then get a stool exam done to rule out infection. Thanks.
Welcome to HCM.
I am suspecting gastritis. i would suggest Tab Pantop 40 mg twice daily before food for two days. Continue drinking more water per day. Fluid diet is recommended. If does not reduce then get a stool exam done to rule out infection. Thanks.
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