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Suggest Medication For Constipation And Bloating Of Stomach

I have had alot of problems with constipation. I eat very healthy foods and lots of water, but still my body takes forever to digest and I end up constipated and extremely bloated along the abdomen and back. I feel like I'm full of fluid and gas. I have been to many specialists. I have had three scopes top and bottom with no results. They can't figure out what is causing the back up. Is there such thing as lazy intestines and how can you find out.
Fri, 22 Jul 2016
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hi.
thank you for posting query @ HCM.

firstly, you may have the following examination:
"Hydrogen Breath Test" to rule out bacterial overgrowth in the intestine

secondly, for bloating and constipation; see the advice(s) below:

OTC simethicone tablets and probiotics maybe used to combat bloating.
Chew food well and try not to talk/open mouth while chewing food as it causes more air to enters stomach and may lead to bloating.

for constipation; advice is as follow:
- thrice daily , take two tea spoon (or one big spoon) ispagula with 200 to 300 mL water
-warm water intake as much as possible
- eat small meals (rich in fiber)
-eat plentiful "fresh oranges" and "pear "
- avoid COLD milk and yogurt and AVOID junk food(NO burger , pizza) altogether
- mix few drops of lemon juice in warm water. Drink on empty stomach, early in the morning, to aid in bowel movement
- avoid beverages / alcohol/ soft drinks
- do some exercise (push-ups etc) early in the morning

Hope bowel movement would return to normal and in case, "if no effect after 5 to 7 days, then visit gastroenterologist".

any further questions are welcomed.

hope to answer your concern.

wish you good health.

regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
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Suggest Medication For Constipation And Bloating Of Stomach

hi. thank you for posting query @ HCM. firstly, you may have the following examination: Hydrogen Breath Test to rule out bacterial overgrowth in the intestine secondly, for bloating and constipation; see the advice(s) below: OTC simethicone tablets and probiotics maybe used to combat bloating. Chew food well and try not to talk/open mouth while chewing food as it causes more air to enters stomach and may lead to bloating. for constipation; advice is as follow: - thrice daily , take two tea spoon (or one big spoon) ispagula with 200 to 300 mL water -warm water intake as much as possible - eat small meals (rich in fiber) -eat plentiful fresh oranges and pear - avoid COLD milk and yogurt and AVOID junk food(NO burger , pizza) altogether - mix few drops of lemon juice in warm water. Drink on empty stomach, early in the morning, to aid in bowel movement - avoid beverages / alcohol/ soft drinks - do some exercise (push-ups etc) early in the morning Hope bowel movement would return to normal and in case, if no effect after 5 to 7 days, then visit gastroenterologist . any further questions are welcomed. hope to answer your concern. wish you good health. regards, Dr Tayyab Malik