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What Causes Hard Stools With Flatulence?

Hi i am ketan.I had been working in oil& gas industry since last 4 years.since last 1 year i am having severe gastric problem & even lower back problem.even stools which i am passing is broken.it comes out in small pieces.please suggest me the remedy for the same
Tue, 28 Nov 2017
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Hi thank you For querry
Chronic constipation.
According to you symptoms constipation with abdominal bloating.
it required proper perineal and digital rectal examination,imaging,lower Gi endoscopy or barium study to rule out any pathology.
dietry modification like
high fibers diet
water and fluid intkae as water is a best laxative.
stop tea,coffee and alchohal,
more leafy vegs and less processed items and meat.
reduce milk and diary products.
prokineticssuch as metocloperamide 10mg twice
laxative like lactulose
bulk forming agent like fibers.
workup required to rule out any surgical cause like large bowel obstruction, volvulus, or intra-abdominal infection or ischemia.
Hope the answer will help you in mantaining your health.
wish you a good health.
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What Causes Hard Stools With Flatulence?

Hi thank you For querry Chronic constipation. According to you symptoms constipation with abdominal bloating. it required proper perineal and digital rectal examination,imaging,lower Gi endoscopy or barium study to rule out any pathology. dietry modification like high fibers diet water and fluid intkae as water is a best laxative. stop tea,coffee and alchohal, more leafy vegs and less processed items and meat. reduce milk and diary products. prokineticssuch as metocloperamide 10mg twice laxative like lactulose bulk forming agent like fibers. workup required to rule out any surgical cause like large bowel obstruction, volvulus, or intra-abdominal infection or ischemia. Hope the answer will help you in mantaining your health. wish you a good health.