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What Causes Missed Periods, Constipation And Bloating?
Last week I went to urgent care for constipation and pain in my abdomen. They did a pregnancy test which came back negative (my last period was on April 7th, two weeks before I went to the doctor.) and then a xray on my abdomen. I was somewhat backed up in my ascending colon and clear on the descending side (I did a suppository the day before). Also, after the suppository i had very oily, mucousy red come out. The doctor gave me miralax and a senna laxative to take which helped. Now it is time for my period but it it hasn t come and is a few days late. I took a couple pregnancy tests which came back negative, as they should because I haven t had intercourse. I am very bloated as well. What could be causing the missed period and bloating?
Tue, 7 May 2019
Hi,
Commonly hormonal imbalances result in causing missed period. Weight loss, eating disorders, anemia, reaching the menopausal phase (pre mature menopause), excessive exercises, thyroid dysfunctions, PCOS & stress.
Certain medications like anti-psychotics, antidepressants, etc can cause missed periods or bloating due to side effects. Avoid addictions if any.
Bloating is commonly caused by oily, junk food, food allergy, lactose/food intolerance, IBS, Acid reflux, Indigestion, stomach infection, etc.
Do regular exercises, get a thorough health check up & all investigations done & get treated. Your treatment will depend upon the severity of the pathology causing discomfort.
Stay hydrated, take fiber rich food, whole grains, veggies, berries & fruits. Stay away from stress & addictions if any. For relieve you can take laxatives, antacids, PPI's, iron & calcium supplements. Stay connected with your gynae you may need HRT or treatment for PCOS or thyroid.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K,
General & Family Physician
Commonly hormonal imbalances result in causing missed period. Weight loss, eating disorders, anemia, reaching the menopausal phase (pre mature menopause), excessive exercises, thyroid dysfunctions, PCOS & stress.
Certain medications like anti-psychotics, antidepressants, etc can cause missed periods or bloating due to side effects. Avoid addictions if any.
Bloating is commonly caused by oily, junk food, food allergy, lactose/food intolerance, IBS, Acid reflux, Indigestion, stomach infection, etc.
Do regular exercises, get a thorough health check up & all investigations done & get treated. Your treatment will depend upon the severity of the pathology causing discomfort.
Stay hydrated, take fiber rich food, whole grains, veggies, berries & fruits. Stay away from stress & addictions if any. For relieve you can take laxatives, antacids, PPI's, iron & calcium supplements. Stay connected with your gynae you may need HRT or treatment for PCOS or thyroid.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K,
General & Family Physician
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