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IN the last few days Ihave become constipated which is very unusual. I have taken 2 laxatives and have had no relief.sometimes I have lots of acid reflux. I already take omeprazol. Now I am having cramping. Should I wait on laxatives some more or be seen by Dr. I have laxatives for 2 days. I am a 58 year old man with no serious health problems.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Some advice that I can give to you is:
-Drink more water. -Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber. -Exercise more. -Drink coffee, especially caffeinated coffee. -Take Senna, an herbal laxative. -Eat Probiotic foods or take Probiotic supplements. -Use over-the-counter or prescription Laxative drug.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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How Can Constipation And Acid Reflux Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Some advice that I can give to you is: -Drink more water. -Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber. -Exercise more. -Drink coffee, especially caffeinated coffee. -Take Senna, an herbal laxative. -Eat Probiotic foods or take Probiotic supplements. -Use over-the-counter or prescription Laxative drug. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi