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Suggest Remedy For Severe Constipation
I am very concerned about a friend who has been constipated for about a week and is very uncomfortable. She has tried over the counter products, suppositories, etc. After the 2nd suppository, a stream of clear liquid came out. That s all. She is going to try an enema tonight, then call a gastro-entronologist tomorrow if no luck. I am very concerned.
Thu, 29 Oct 2015
Hi Dear ,
As per your query your friend has constipation for about a week and she is very uncomfortable . There can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like :-
- Eating a lot of dairy products.
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Some medications like antidepressants .
- Acidity .
- Certain conditions like hypothyroidism .
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 . surgery for rectocele . For now drink lot of water , do light exercises and avoid fatty and heavy meals .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
As per your query your friend has constipation for about a week and she is very uncomfortable . There can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like :-
- Eating a lot of dairy products.
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Some medications like antidepressants .
- Acidity .
- Certain conditions like hypothyroidism .
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 . surgery for rectocele . For now drink lot of water , do light exercises and avoid fatty and heavy meals .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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