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I have been constipated for about 2 weeks.After about 7 days I finally took a stool softener and I had to strain to have bowel movement.But when I do have a bm only a little bit comes out.My stomach is extremely bloated.It feels like I have blockage somewhere like in my intestines or my anus.Please help me!
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having symptoms of constipation and bloating of stomach. It could be due to eating a lot of dairy products, lack of fibres in diet, irritable bowel syndrome, some medications like antidepressants, acidity and certain conditions like hypothyroidism. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order colonoscopy or other tests to look for blockages in your colon , barium studies and blood test for hormonal changes. Doctor may prescribe fiber supplement psyllium, calcium polycarbophil , osmotic laxatives , stool softeners and medicine to reduce acidity. For now drink lot of water , do light exercises and avoid fatty and heavy meals.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How To Cure Constipation And Bloating Of Stomach?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having symptoms of constipation and bloating of stomach. It could be due to eating a lot of dairy products, lack of fibres in diet, irritable bowel syndrome, some medications like antidepressants, acidity and certain conditions like hypothyroidism. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order colonoscopy or other tests to look for blockages in your colon , barium studies and blood test for hormonal changes. Doctor may prescribe fiber supplement psyllium, calcium polycarbophil , osmotic laxatives , stool softeners and medicine to reduce acidity. For now drink lot of water , do light exercises and avoid fatty and heavy meals. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari