Question 1

ddx for patient in ed with acute fever, sob, abd pain, constipation, hypotension and tachycardia. chronically she has dm, htn, and cirrhosis? thanks!

Accepted Answer

Many ddx: The differentials are broad including appendicitis, cholecystitis, bacterial peritonitis, diverticulitis  a thorough eval in the ed is indicated.

Question 2

constipated for 2 days,,taking dulpholac 3 times daily..yesterday no motion..today also till now no motion..hv hepc,cirohsis,rest all ok,pl advice?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Laxatives  to relieve constipation can fail when overused, so treating constipation with increasing fluid intake, increasing fiber intake, and manual or enema disimpaction, will help to alleviate treatable constipation. If this is ileus, you are best advised to see a gastroenterologist and/or a GI or general surgeon to relieve symptoms and treat the cause of your inability to pass stool

Question 3

i am experiencing  frequent passing gas and extremely dark green, difficult stools. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenteritis?: Causes include infectious (viral/ bacterial/ giardia), inflammatory or irritable bowel disease, side effects of medications, or excess iron intake. Recommend to see a doctor if you are running a fever, feel very weak and ill, not able to drink enough fluids, start vomiting, have stomach cramps or there is blood in stool. Also, remember to stay hydrated and eat foods rich in potassium like banana.

Question 4

i am experiencing  passing a lot of gas, frequent stools, difficult stools, feeling of unfinished defecation and thin, pencil-like stools.

Accepted Answer

Irritable bowel?: These symptoms are typical for irritable bowel syndrome. It is uncomfortable but usually not harmful. Symptoms can be controlled with treatment and diet. See your doctor and take it from there.

Question 5

can a bowel dysfunction intended as difficulty passing stool, anus tight, unable to pass gas and the feeling of not completely emptying the rectum, cause urinary voiding dysfunctions? i am about to get lateral internal sphinc. to try fix both issues?

Accepted Answer

: Yes it can. Before you get this surgery suggest try medical treatment and get a second opinion. Good luck

Question 6

can diastasis recti cause constipation and gas?

Accepted Answer

No: Very unlikely to cause these symptoms.

Question 7

can infant gas relief drops cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

No: Infant gas drops (simethacone) do not cause constipation. There are simply a soapy material that allows gas bubbles to join together.Failure to stool on a regular basis, intake of foods like applesauce or cereal are more likely culprets.

Question 8

how can i get rid of gas associated with constipation?

Accepted Answer

Funny: When  no  one  home  lie  on  stomach  head  down  and  hips  up  up  up  you  really  not  only  pass  gas, fell  comfort  and  would  feel  like  want  to  go to  toilet.  Drink  lot  of  woter.  1/4  tea  spoonful  epsolm  salt  in  cup  of  water  once  a  week.  Add 5  prunes  ANS  5figs  to  diel.  Some  times  abdominal  binder  helps  to  relief.

Question 9

i use pioglitazone tablets., i get constipation and gas?

Accepted Answer

Most likely not from: It. Those side effect usually are not from using actos (pioglitazone)? Good luck.

Question 10

is there any relation ship between stomach gas and constipation?

Accepted Answer

Gas and constipation: Yes there can be.If you are constipated you can have more gas, as stools remain in the colon and there is production of gas.Also the gas has bad odour.

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Ddx for patient in ed with acute fever, sob, abd pain, constipation, hypotension and tachycardia. chronically she has dm, htn, and cirrhosis? thanks!

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Constipated for 2 days,,taking dulpholac 3 times daily..yesterday no motion..today also till now no motion..hv hepc,cirohsis,rest all ok,pl advice?

A member asked:

I am experiencing frequent passing gas and extremely dark green, difficult stools. should i worry?

A member asked:

I am experiencing passing a lot of gas, frequent stools, difficult stools, feeling of unfinished defecation and thin, pencil-like stools.

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Can a bowel dysfunction intended as difficulty passing stool, anus tight, unable to pass gas and the feeling of not completely emptying the rectum, cause urinary voiding dysfunctions? i am about to get lateral internal sphinc. to try fix both issues?

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Can diastasis recti cause constipation and gas?

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Can infant gas relief drops cause constipation?

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How can i get rid of gas associated with constipation?

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I use pioglitazone tablets., i get constipation and gas?

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Is there any relation ship between stomach gas and constipation?

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