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Suffering From Floaters And Constipation. Temporary Relief By Medicine. Should I Consult A Neurologist?

Hi, My eyes are always heavy, whether I sleep more or less, it doesn t seem to have an impact. I have slight problem of Constipation as well. Also I suffer from floaters . I have met several Eye specialist all of them have prescribed eye drops for Dry eyes , have met gastroenterologists who have again prescribed pills but it though have provided little temporary relief. Could you please advise if I do need to meet a Neurologist or my next step.I work In an IT Company. Thanks
Sat, 12 Oct 2013
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The problem with your eyes and bowel habits is sen very commonly among IT professionals. The sedentary lifestyle, low fibre diets and eye strain causes these problems.

In my opinion you should try to alter your diet with high fibre content and do regular excercises.

About the eye problem protective antiglare spectacles can be used and try to give rest to your eyes intermittently.

The presence of floaters can also suggest the rare possibility of developing a cataract. However your eye specialist would have ruled out it when you consulted.

I would advice you to try following these lifestyle changes for 2,3 weeks. If no improvement would advice you to consult a general physician and ophthalmologist. A neurological problem seems to be a rarer possibility right now.

Hope I have clarified your doubts.
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Suffering From Floaters And Constipation. Temporary Relief By Medicine. Should I Consult A Neurologist?

The problem with your eyes and bowel habits is sen very commonly among IT professionals. The sedentary lifestyle, low fibre diets and eye strain causes these problems. In my opinion you should try to alter your diet with high fibre content and do regular excercises. About the eye problem protective antiglare spectacles can be used and try to give rest to your eyes intermittently. The presence of floaters can also suggest the rare possibility of developing a cataract. However your eye specialist would have ruled out it when you consulted. I would advice you to try following these lifestyle changes for 2,3 weeks. If no improvement would advice you to consult a general physician and ophthalmologist. A neurological problem seems to be a rarer possibility right now. Hope I have clarified your doubts.