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Took Laxatives. Have Distended Stomach. Advised To Increase Dosage If Necessary. Should I Stay On It?
Hi! i took laxatives since age 36 having gone thru menopause then. Laxatives have stopped working now, increased it to 4 ducolax at nite. Dr. gave me samples of Amitizia. Said to take AM & supper. 24mcg. With food. If I drink or eat later, my stomach looks like I am 3mo. pregnant. Did make me go to the bathroom, but not emptying out very good. I started on 8mcg, & was told to increase it if necessary. I am on it for 5 days now with the same distended stomach. Should I stay on it, or does it take time, or is it not for me? I would greatly appreciate an answer. I am now 67. TY!
Sat, 16 Nov 2013
Hello there!
i read your query and that long usage of dulcolex is really not a good idea. If you have flatulance and distension issues simple laxative is not an issue. treat the cause. Get diet and life style modification, take some prokinetics like metoclopromide,Use fibrous diet, Give your bowel some thing soft to rest and digest. Keep good routine, regular excercise, you can use SOS use of lactulose syrups 30 ml twice a day but more than that and above all you need to see a gastro enterologist and sort out the issue.
Killing symptoms wont be enough. They can prove fatal even in guise of severe electrolyte imbalances and dehydration and malnutrition issues.
Regards
Dr S Khan
i read your query and that long usage of dulcolex is really not a good idea. If you have flatulance and distension issues simple laxative is not an issue. treat the cause. Get diet and life style modification, take some prokinetics like metoclopromide,Use fibrous diet, Give your bowel some thing soft to rest and digest. Keep good routine, regular excercise, you can use SOS use of lactulose syrups 30 ml twice a day but more than that and above all you need to see a gastro enterologist and sort out the issue.
Killing symptoms wont be enough. They can prove fatal even in guise of severe electrolyte imbalances and dehydration and malnutrition issues.
Regards
Dr S Khan
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