Hi,I am Dr. Subhankar Chakraborty (Gastroenterologist). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
Suggest Treatment For Constipation While Having Internal Hemorrhoids
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hello, I'm on pain medication and it has made me really constipated and I haven't gone in a week and now it hurts really bad if I try to go. I also have internal hemeroids so when I use sepositories they burn really bad. I feel like I need to go but I'm scared to, do you have any suggestions as to what I could use to help me?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Some advices that I can give to you are: -Drink more water. -Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber. -Exercise more. -Take Senna, a herbal laxative. -Eat probiotic food or take probiotic supplements. -Take over-the-counter or prescription laxatives.
Hope my answer was helpful. If you have any other question I’ll be glad to help. Regards, Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
Suggest Treatment For Constipation While Having Internal Hemorrhoids
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Some advices that I can give to you are: -Drink more water. -Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber. -Exercise more. -Take Senna, a herbal laxative. -Eat probiotic food or take probiotic supplements. -Take over-the-counter or prescription laxatives. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have any other question I’ll be glad to help. Regards, Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General & Family Physician