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Suffering From Chronic Constipation, How To Treat Stomach Pain And Cramps?
I suffer from chronic constipation. I also have the worst job because I drive a truck for a living. I am now turning into a raging hypochondriac and obsessing over my stomach and intestinal tract. This causes more pain gas bloating and aggravates my symptoms. My poor wife is breaking out in hives because of my hypochondria. My doctor says more fiber and water. I'm trying. I cannot stop dwelling on myself. Too much time alone in the truck. I guess my hypochondria has now taken over my question for you. Am I causing a lot of the stomach pain and cramps by dwelling on them?
Fri, 4 Apr 2014
HI. This can be a sort of IBS - irritable bowel syndrome.
You may be right in what you are thinking. And hypochondria can itself be a cause of constipation.
You need to go for a bowel training, considering the job you are having.
Laxative at bedtime is the best way. Remember the dose will be different for very patient. You have to adjust your doses.
Of course plenty of water , high fiber diet all helps.
You can sit in a tub with warm water to get local relaxation before passing stools.
Avoid all the foods , beverages and stresses that increase constipation.
You may be right in what you are thinking. And hypochondria can itself be a cause of constipation.
You need to go for a bowel training, considering the job you are having.
Laxative at bedtime is the best way. Remember the dose will be different for very patient. You have to adjust your doses.
Of course plenty of water , high fiber diet all helps.
You can sit in a tub with warm water to get local relaxation before passing stools.
Avoid all the foods , beverages and stresses that increase constipation.
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