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Suggest Treatment For Sluggish Bowel Movements And Gas Formation
How do I regain peristalsis in my bowel I am not constipated but cannot pass bowel motions without medication .I have had a masectomy 6 weeks ago and unable to move my bowel normally since .I also had pancreatitis 2 yrs ago and the same thing happened then .have had a colonoscopy no CA there .I am also very gaseous and smelly due to a large diet of roughage , prunes and kiwi friut .I also had 1 day of diahorrea as OD on medication for bowel that not the answer either very draining .An embarrasing problem as the smell is vey offensive Thankyou
Mon, 2 Jan 2017
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I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. Certain degree of bloating is normal but in case of excessive bloating it may be sign of food allergy, hiatal hernia , IBS or inflammatory bowel diseases. So you should do gastroenterologic work up but first try to change your dietary habits, it means: eat smaller meals but more frequently, avoid fried and spicy food, take menta tea, avoid alcohol and coffee, eat probiotics and milk products, boiled food and vegetables.
Also, there are medicines such as Flobian, Magnesium oxide or certain Laxatives which may relieve such symptoms.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact anytime.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein
I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. Certain degree of bloating is normal but in case of excessive bloating it may be sign of food allergy, hiatal hernia , IBS or inflammatory bowel diseases. So you should do gastroenterologic work up but first try to change your dietary habits, it means: eat smaller meals but more frequently, avoid fried and spicy food, take menta tea, avoid alcohol and coffee, eat probiotics and milk products, boiled food and vegetables.
Also, there are medicines such as Flobian, Magnesium oxide or certain Laxatives which may relieve such symptoms.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact anytime.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein
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