Hello

thanks for writing to health care magic. I am Dr Laxmikant Desai. For your constipation increase your fibre intake like cucumber, carrot, radish etc. You can try with Isophgul powder 2tsf with a glass of water at night. For your gas problem try with PPI like rabeprazole 20 mg once a day on empty stomach for 10 days. If your symptoms persist for more than 15 days with this treatment please consult gastroenterologist.

Take care

Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having symptoms of constipation and acidity which could be due to many reasons such as due to decreased gastric motility, gastroesophageal reflux disease, inadequate intake of fluids and fiber rich diet, eating a lot of dairy products, some medications like antidepressants, acidity and certain conditions like hypothyroidism and irritable bowel syndrome. Need not to worry. You should avoid intake of sharp, spicy and hot food substances. 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. You should start with drinking a lot of water , do light exercises and avoid fatty and heavy meals. Doctor may prescribe fiber supplement, osmotic laxatives , stool softeners and medicine to reduce acidity.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari