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Suggest Remedy For Constipation Problems

I had a cortisone injection in my lower back 3 weeks ago. It is still working but I have been constipated ever sense. Could this be the cause. I saw my regular physician and he said do an enima . I did and that did not work. What should I do for this constipation and should I see a Gastroenterologist?Connie Soderberg
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
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Hi,

It may be a sign of food allergy, hiatal hernia, IBS or inflammatory bowel diseases. So you should do gastroenterologic work up but first try to change your dietary habits. It means:

- Eat smaller meals but more frequently
- Avoid fried and spicy food, take mint tea, avoid alcohol and coffee, eat probiotics and milk products, boiled food and vegetables.

Also, there are medications such as Flobian, Magnesium oxide or certain laxatives which may relieve such symptoms.

I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Wish you a good health.

Kindly regards,
Ivan R. Rommstein
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Suggest Remedy For Constipation Problems

Hi, It may be a sign of food allergy, hiatal hernia, IBS or inflammatory bowel diseases. So you should do gastroenterologic work up but first try to change your dietary habits. It means: - Eat smaller meals but more frequently - Avoid fried and spicy food, take mint tea, avoid alcohol and coffee, eat probiotics and milk products, boiled food and vegetables. Also, there are medications such as Flobian, Magnesium oxide or certain laxatives which may relieve such symptoms. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Wish you a good health. Kindly regards, Ivan R. Rommstein