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My 18-month old kid is screaming in pain while passing stool. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have an 18-month-old daughter. My daughter has had trouble with her bowels since she was 8 months old, she finds it impossible to do a normal stool. She strains and screams to the point, she falls asleep from exhaustion and still does not pass stool. She does have a regular bowel mov... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. She has chronic constipation. As you have noticed blood she also may have fissure in anus due to which she has extreme pain. Give her lots of water and a high fiber diet. Dry fig milkshake, dates, and prunes in any form help a lot. Give either one of them every day alon... Read Full »
I experience persistent bloating and abdominal pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 26-year-old male, six feet one inch tall, and weigh around 265 pounds. I have experienced persistent bloating and abdominal pain for the past two weeks, along with changes in my stool pattern. Despite taking senna laxatives, Gas-X, and Metamucil to address these issues, constipat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We feel glad that you reached out to us. I have read your query and am sorry to hear about your discomfort. You have mentioned experiencing: Bloating. Abdominal pain. Constipation. Kindly answer the following: Have you felt any relief after taking medicatio... Read Full »
Are my constipation and blocked urination interlinked?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30 year old male. I generally have constipation problem. Mostly, I use some laxatives or aryuvedic churnas to clear constipation. Whenever I have constipation, I feel my urine is blocked. I drink plenty of water daily. Also, I used to consume lots of water before going to bed. Earl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chronic constipation is a challenging issue that significantly impacts one's quality of life and often lacks a definitive solution. Besides adopting a watery diet, managing it may involve the periodic use of bowel enemas and continuous reliance on laxatives. If you ca... Read Full »
I have difficulty passing stools. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a difficulty in passing stools and a clogging where the stool passes from the sigmoid colon to the rectum to execute a bowel movement. I just spent several hours of discomfort feeling constipated and as though I needed a bowel movement, only to pass a stool the size of a pea a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have carefully reviewed your health query and can understand how worried you are about your health. The symptoms you are talking about are related to constipation. And there are a lot of different reasons for constipation. Sometimes the patient has just hard stools (... Read Full »
I have been suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 33-year-old man who has been dealing with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for the past five years, and it has been quite challenging. I would like to know if there are any effective treatment options available for managing this condition. Additionally, I am concerned about the lon... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. 1. IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is a diagnosis of exclusion. Your physician would have done some tests, and that would be normal. 2. The best management step is to avoid stressing yourself regarding bowel habits, frequency and consisten... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35-year-old female with hypothyroidism, and I have been taking levothyroxine medication for the past seven months. Recently, I have been experiencing symptoms of constipation, which is causing me concern. I am unsure if this could be a side effect of the medication or if it mig... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Constipation can be a symptom of hypothyroidism itself, as an underactive thyroid can slow down the digestive system. However, it is also possible that the levothyroxine medication you are taking could contribute to constipation as a side effect. To alleviate constip... Read Full »
I have been constipated for a month. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22 year old female, and I have been experiencing major constipation from the last month. Every time I eat, I experience bloating, and I am unable to go to the toilet later on. Have tried taking Sennetabs, Metamucil, increasing fiber, and water in the diet. I have this problem... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would need a little bit more history, How many times during a week do you have a bowel movement? Please go online and type Bristol stool chart, and let me know the consistency and type of the stools you are having in general from a month. Have you had diarrhea before... Read Full »
I suffer from chronic constipation. Will I get hemorrhoids?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from prolonged constipation almost from childhood. Now I am 26. I am afraid of getting hemorrhoids due to this. I have tried everything starting from warm water to Eno, Digene, milk of magnesia and Isabgol. Now, all these do not work effectively on me. My diet is also no... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are using milk of magnesia since a long time which is not advisable as it can lead to laxative abuse and dependency. As your constipation is present since a long time, the organic cause should be ruled out, if present. For this, USG abdomen scan should be done. ... Read Full »
My son has stomach pain and loose motions. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 17 years old. He is suffering from severe stomach pain. He had motions around three to five times in the night. We consulted a doctor and he advised him to take Pentasa 1 g and Morease SR for a month. We have taken X-rays, blood tests, and colon endoscopy. His results came ba... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common cause of abdominal pain is functional and it is related to multiple problems such as constipation and regurgitation of food. As organic causes are ruled out, it is necessary to rule out functional causes. I think that your son seems to have chronic const... Read Full »
I pass stools once in 2 or 3 days and feel constipated. Kindly help.
Query: I think i am constipated. Is it normal or should i see a doctor again for this? These days i am pooping sometimes after 3 days then after 2 to 3 days again, but sometimes everyday. I see a doctor one time because i have a hard time passing poop and have a blood after pooping and my aunt nurse told m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi Pauline, First of all I would say, relax because stress can be a risk factor of constipation. Also at this age, food and eating habits are one of the major causes of constipation. I would advice to have a high fibre diet, and decrease intake of non-veg and increase intake of vegetables and drink... Read Full »