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How To Cure Severe Constipation And Bloating?

I recently suffered from a trapped nerve in my lower back, which also caused severe constipation and bloating. I was given diazepam which helped my back. I have started exercise again with no problem, but am still constipated. I eat dried prunes fruit juice and high fibre cereal, but not working. What else can I do
Fri, 4 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having symptoms of severe constipation and bloating. There can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like 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. For now drink lot of water , do light exercises and avoid fatty and heavy meals. 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.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How To Cure Severe Constipation And Bloating?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having symptoms of severe constipation and bloating. There can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like 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. For now drink lot of water , do light exercises and avoid fatty and heavy meals. 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. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari