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Suggest Treatment For Irregular Bowel Movement And Constipation

Hi, I have problems emptying my bowls. I have constipation and with stool sofners, I can finally go, however it does not emty the first time. I have to keep trying and it takes 4 or 5 times, ending in just water. I have to manipulate my stomach, pressing from sides, pushing down on my stomacch, rubbing my lower back. I feel like I have twisted intestines. Please help.
Thu, 11 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain Constipation can occur due to a number of causes like sudden change in dietary habits, lack of fibres in diet, dehydration, sedantary life style, lack of physical work, excess intake of dairy products, hormonal causes like Hypothyroidism and diabetes and Irritable bowel syndrome..
I would suggest you to start taking a high fibre diet and drink plenty of water..
Take more of green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits and salads..
You should do moderate workout daily and also take walk after meals..
You should sip on plenty of warm water..
You should take stool softeners like docusate and can also take fibre supplements like Psyllium husk, Lactulose etc..
You can take laxatives like Polyethylene glycol but do not exceed taking for more than 15 days..
In case if still there is no improvement consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Colonoscopy, barium swallow can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.
You can also be advised drugs like Lubiprostone and Linclotide..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Irregular Bowel Movement And Constipation

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain Constipation can occur due to a number of causes like sudden change in dietary habits, lack of fibres in diet, dehydration, sedantary life style, lack of physical work, excess intake of dairy products, hormonal causes like Hypothyroidism and diabetes and Irritable bowel syndrome.. I would suggest you to start taking a high fibre diet and drink plenty of water.. Take more of green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits and salads.. You should do moderate workout daily and also take walk after meals.. You should sip on plenty of warm water.. You should take stool softeners like docusate and can also take fibre supplements like Psyllium husk, Lactulose etc.. You can take laxatives like Polyethylene glycol but do not exceed taking for more than 15 days.. In case if still there is no improvement consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Colonoscopy, barium swallow can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly. You can also be advised drugs like Lubiprostone and Linclotide.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.