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Suggest Treatment For Severe Constipation

My bowel habits have changed over past two months from regular constipation to Very Oily dark brown stools which stick to the toilet ,this can happen 1-4 times per day and even when I eat more vegetables this hasn't helped . I've been getting regular stomach ache with it as well . Sometimes I've had to rush to go to the loo in a public place . Should I go to my GP about some testing because I don't think this seems normal ???
Thu, 25 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 change in dietary habits, lack of dietary fibres, dehydration, lack of physical activity, disease like Irritable bowel syndrome, hormonal causes like thyroid disorders , diabetes etc..
I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated..
He can advise you investigations like Colonoscopy, Barium swallow, blood tests etc to rule out the exact cause of the symptoms and treatment of the underlying cause can help in resolving the symptoms..
As of now you can start taking a high fibre diet..
Drink plenty of water..
Do moderate workout..
Take walk after meals..
You can also take fibre supplements like Docusate, laxatives like Polyethylene Glycol and fibre supplements like Psyllium..
You can also be advised to take prescription drugs like Lubiprostone and Linclotide..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe 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 change in dietary habits, lack of dietary fibres, dehydration, lack of physical activity, disease like Irritable bowel syndrome, hormonal causes like thyroid disorders , diabetes etc.. I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated.. He can advise you investigations like Colonoscopy, Barium swallow, blood tests etc to rule out the exact cause of the symptoms and treatment of the underlying cause can help in resolving the symptoms.. As of now you can start taking a high fibre diet.. Drink plenty of water.. Do moderate workout.. Take walk after meals.. You can also take fibre supplements like Docusate, laxatives like Polyethylene Glycol and fibre supplements like Psyllium.. You can also be advised to take prescription drugs like Lubiprostone and Linclotide.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.