Anonymous

2 years

Constipation for 1 month

hi dr,
im a woman on my late 30’s
around 1 month ago, sudenly i have a constipation
some times can out, but only a bit and hard
my left stomatch sometimes is pain. n i get so many gas
i tried to drink more water, eat a more vegetables but still o result
untill now 1 week 1 time, i depend for fiber drink to make my stools out
fyi, i think i have a gerd too.
but almost is silent reflux
n i seldom to consume the medicine for my reflux
what should i do now?
i scare go to hospital cos now a day covid day by day more worst?
i start taking a probiotic now
should i buy magnecium citrate of kefir supplement too?
i really hope can get a reply
im starting to worried now.
thank you

Hello, thank you for reaching out to us.

We understand the problem you are currently experiencing. Based on your statement, there are several reasons that can cause you to experience such problems, such as:

  • Low fiber intake
  • Dehydration can lead to hard stool
  • Obstruction in the intestine
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease
  • Cancer

Avoid the nuisance stomach problems with the right care for your digestive system.

Get to know further by having professional advice on your diet and digestive health.

This is just our general description of your problem. We recommend that you see a doctor to the nearest clinic first so that further examination can be done and treatment can be given to you. On top of that, we are unable to recommend you any supplement as we need more information regarding your condition.

Please seek medical attention immediately if you also experience these symptoms:

  • Altered frequency of passing stool
  • Frequent stomachache
  • Loss of weight and appetite without apparent reasons
  • Fatigue
  • Bloody stools
  • Bloating abdomen or stomach

If you have further questions and in need of second opinion, please contact us at (DoctorOnCall) to speak with our doctor in person. Thank you.

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