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What Causes Chronic Constipation And Stomach Cramps?

i have servere bowel problems. my stomache hurts all the time gurggles and grons cant use the bathroom for two weeks at a time then i have to take three ducolax five big swa;;ows of mineral oil and after a day and a half i have to use an enama mixed with mineral oil then sometimes that don t even get it to move I have to strain so hard I get dizzy spells and rapid heart beat It takes me thirty mintues to finally get out a little. my stools are always dry its almost impossible to get it out, my stomach cramps all the time and for two days i cramp after using a laxitive, loss of appetite, weight loss and only eat one meal a day about four spoons of each of a three course meal and im full all i eat for breakfast is a tomatoe with ranch or about eight pieces of sliced carrots with ranch sometimes a bowl of ceral in the middle of the night
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Hello,

The chronic constipation can be of multiple factors origin as inflammation of bowel, narrowing of part of colon, growth inside lumen or other flora issues, digestive enzyme deficiencies or others. A detailed history, physical examination with necessary evaluation of radiology is must to diagnose the issue.

However, primary relief with:
- Plenty of liquids
- High fiber diet with green leafy veg, cereals, pulses, legumes
- Bulk forming laxative as Ispaghula husk or Psyllium
- Regular walking, exercises and aerobics
- Control of blood sugar, cholesterol and body weight
- Avoid smoking or alcohol if consuming
- Avoid stress, anxiety

Would like to revert back if any of the reports or investigative panel work up is available with you for further correspondence.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Chronic Constipation And Stomach Cramps?

Hello, The chronic constipation can be of multiple factors origin as inflammation of bowel, narrowing of part of colon, growth inside lumen or other flora issues, digestive enzyme deficiencies or others. A detailed history, physical examination with necessary evaluation of radiology is must to diagnose the issue. However, primary relief with: - Plenty of liquids - High fiber diet with green leafy veg, cereals, pulses, legumes - Bulk forming laxative as Ispaghula husk or Psyllium - Regular walking, exercises and aerobics - Control of blood sugar, cholesterol and body weight - Avoid smoking or alcohol if consuming - Avoid stress, anxiety Would like to revert back if any of the reports or investigative panel work up is available with you for further correspondence. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon