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Suggest Treatment For Severe Constipation

Constipation is becoming a regular with me at 65. I am taking acidophilus with lactis, 1 billion organanism. This seems to work but every 3rd day I become constipated and must take a laxative to go. i did a Acai Berry cleanse for 2 weeks and that stated to work but it gave me terrible pains in the right hand side after I ate. I do not eat correctly but try to as much as I can. I work in and around the house and not a person to sit still. The pain the comes seems to be above the rib cage on my right side.
Mon, 28 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having severe constipation and that is making you uncomfortable by causing rib cage pain, well it could be due to eating a lot of dairy products, irritable bowel syndrome, some medications like antidepressants, acidity and certain conditions like hypothyroidism. Need not to worry. For now drink lot of water, do light exercises and avoid fatty and heavy meals. Drink plenty of water and fluids and take diet rich in roughage and fibers. 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. Doctor may prescribe fiber supplement, osmotic laxatives , stool softeners and medicine to reduce acidity . surgery for rectocele.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Constipation

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having severe constipation and that is making you uncomfortable by causing rib cage pain, well it could be due to eating a lot of dairy products, irritable bowel syndrome, some medications like antidepressants, acidity and certain conditions like hypothyroidism. Need not to worry. For now drink lot of water, do light exercises and avoid fatty and heavy meals. Drink plenty of water and fluids and take diet rich in roughage and fibers. 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. Doctor may prescribe fiber supplement, osmotic laxatives , stool softeners and medicine to reduce acidity . surgery for rectocele. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari