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I have been constipated on and off for several months now i think it could be ibs because i will have diarrhea gas and bloating as well a few days ago though i became so constipated that it hurts so badly right now i have used stool softeners many times b
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Exam by you doc: There are several reasons for constipation. They range from habitual constipation, thyroid disorders, ibs, ibd, partial GI obstruction to many other systemic illnesses. Bloating and diarrhea can be part of the constipation. Given that it has been lasting a few months, it would be imperative that you have checked it out with either your general physician or a gastroenterologist.
Answered 7/21/2016
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Constipation: I would first stop the stool softeners--they are just like swallowing tide--make stuff slippery, but don't really make the stool any softer. Miralax (polyethylene glycol) (generic okay) brings water into colon and makes stools soft. Use daily mixed with any liquid. If that isn't helping, a great new med called Linzess is like anti-depressant for your colon. Works great and is just 1 small capsule daily!
Answered 1/12/2017
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