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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Lower Left Abdominal Pain
I have left lower abdominal pain that has come and gone the last 3 weeks. I am currently Constipated and have hardly pooped the last last two days. Previously had a swollen lyth node, that I got I medication for its been about three or four months. I am female, 21 years old and have a family history of thyroid disease (mom went through radiation) and grave disease which I am unfamiliar with. I am constantly freezing, tired or have no appetite.
Mon, 6 Feb 2017
Hello dear
I understand your concern
Your left abdominal pain could be due to constipation.
Hypothyroidism cause constipation.
The more the bowel is not emptied the more difficult it becomes to evacuate as the liquid content of the stool is reabsorbed.
The stool becomes hard and this hard stuff goes on accumulating in the gut produce symptoms.
I would suggest to consult the gastroenterologist and undergo stool examination, ultrasound scan of abdomen,colonic transit studies, defecography and colonoscopy examination.
Following advice will help you:
Syrup Lactulose: can be taken up to 30 ml twice a day
Tab bisacodyl at bedtime can useful
Bulking agents like isabgol husk
Lifestyle changes:
Drink one spoon of honey in warm water daily in morning before the bowel movement.
Eat high fiber diet. Every meal should have salads and fruits with skin.
Drink 2-4 litre water daily
Daily evening and morning walk for 30-45 minutes to regularize the bowel movement.
Take more fruits and green leafy vegetables in the diet.
Set Up regular time for the motion.
Hope this may help you
Contact further if follow up needed
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
I understand your concern
Your left abdominal pain could be due to constipation.
Hypothyroidism cause constipation.
The more the bowel is not emptied the more difficult it becomes to evacuate as the liquid content of the stool is reabsorbed.
The stool becomes hard and this hard stuff goes on accumulating in the gut produce symptoms.
I would suggest to consult the gastroenterologist and undergo stool examination, ultrasound scan of abdomen,colonic transit studies, defecography and colonoscopy examination.
Following advice will help you:
Syrup Lactulose: can be taken up to 30 ml twice a day
Tab bisacodyl at bedtime can useful
Bulking agents like isabgol husk
Lifestyle changes:
Drink one spoon of honey in warm water daily in morning before the bowel movement.
Eat high fiber diet. Every meal should have salads and fruits with skin.
Drink 2-4 litre water daily
Daily evening and morning walk for 30-45 minutes to regularize the bowel movement.
Take more fruits and green leafy vegetables in the diet.
Set Up regular time for the motion.
Hope this may help you
Contact further if follow up needed
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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