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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Loss Of Appetite

I am suffering from indigestion problems (constipation, loss of appetite, gas formation in the abdomen) for the last 25 years. whenever problems become acute i consult doctor and after taking medicines the problems somewhat get mitigated. However it continues in some form or other. In lab report nothing adverse appears.
Fri, 28 Apr 2017
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hi.
thank for posting at HCM.

Constipation definition varies from person-to-person. Stools may be too hard or too small, difficult to pass, or infrequent (less than three times per week). Some people with constipation may feel a sense that the bowels are not empty


advice:
- stop any medication being used for constipation for a week
- thrice daily , take two tea spoon (or one big spoon) isphagula husk with 200 to 300 mL water
- increase warm water( atleast 8 glass/day) intake
- do not drink water during and after meals
- eat small meals (rich in fiber)
- eat plentiful "fresh oranges" and "pear "
- avoid COLD milk and and AVOID junk food(NO burger , pizza-even if its veg.) 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 / squats etc) early in the morning
- avoid carbonated drinks
- take 2-3 spoon edible virgin olive oil in the morning

Further advice fro bloating:

- OTC Simethicone tablets and probiotics may be used in combination to combat bloating.
- Chew food well and try not to talk while chewing food as it causes more air to enters the stomach and may lead to bloating.
- Avoid drinking water in the middle and immediately after meals.
- Have small meals at regular intervals and add plain of yogurt to your meals.
- Avoid eating broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage, Baked beans.
- Itopride medication may be used to enhance gastric motility(you may need prescription from your local physician for this).

Wish you good and sound health.
Regards
DrTayyab Malik
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Loss Of Appetite

hi. thank for posting at HCM. Constipation definition varies from person-to-person. Stools may be too hard or too small, difficult to pass, or infrequent (less than three times per week). Some people with constipation may feel a sense that the bowels are not empty advice: - stop any medication being used for constipation for a week - thrice daily , take two tea spoon (or one big spoon) isphagula husk with 200 to 300 mL water - increase warm water( atleast 8 glass/day) intake - do not drink water during and after meals - eat small meals (rich in fiber) - eat plentiful fresh oranges and pear - avoid COLD milk and and AVOID junk food(NO burger , pizza-even if its veg.) 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 / squats etc) early in the morning - avoid carbonated drinks - take 2-3 spoon edible virgin olive oil in the morning Further advice fro bloating: - OTC Simethicone tablets and probiotics may be used in combination to combat bloating. - Chew food well and try not to talk while chewing food as it causes more air to enters the stomach and may lead to bloating. - Avoid drinking water in the middle and immediately after meals. - Have small meals at regular intervals and add plain of yogurt to your meals. - Avoid eating broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage, Baked beans. - Itopride medication may be used to enhance gastric motility(you may need prescription from your local physician for this). Wish you good and sound health. Regards DrTayyab Malik