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What Causes Constipation And Chest Discomfort While Taking Pantoprazole?
Hello there I have a history of colitis and had a bleeding ulcer last April. I just had a epidural shot into my L5 and S1 nerve to eleviate pain from a herniated disc this past Friday. I was on several pain pills that made my stomach become upset again and everything is hot in my chest and asophagus again. I take Pantrapozole 2 X day for the past year.I have not been able to have a bowl movement today and feel pretty lousy in my chest. I have not taken any pain medicine in over 30 hours now. Please help, Thanks Dan
Mon, 12 Oct 2020
Hello,
The constipation and chest discomfort indicates problems with gut motility, flora disturbances or other reasons. Following guidelines will help you for better recovery:
- Drink more liquids
- Consume high fiber diet with green leafy veg, cereals, whole grains, pulses
- Avoid high fat, dairy items
- Avoid smoking, alcohol if consuming
- Regular walking, exercises, aerobics
- Avoid stress, anxiety
- Manage to have sound , regular sleep of 8 hours
- Bulk forming laxatives as Ispaghula husk, Psyllium help great way
- Control of blood sugar, cholesterol and body weight are of paramount importance
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
The constipation and chest discomfort indicates problems with gut motility, flora disturbances or other reasons. Following guidelines will help you for better recovery:
- Drink more liquids
- Consume high fiber diet with green leafy veg, cereals, whole grains, pulses
- Avoid high fat, dairy items
- Avoid smoking, alcohol if consuming
- Regular walking, exercises, aerobics
- Avoid stress, anxiety
- Manage to have sound , regular sleep of 8 hours
- Bulk forming laxatives as Ispaghula husk, Psyllium help great way
- Control of blood sugar, cholesterol and body weight are of paramount importance
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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