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Constipation

Constipation refers to a difficulty or inability to pass motions comfortably. The stool may be hardened due to less water content in the body (dehydration). The person may need to strain hard to pass the stools, leading to pain, tears, fissures, and bleeding.

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I am suffering from chronic constipation. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,About five weeks ago, I experienced some light bleeding in the stool for about five days. A rectal exam revealed an external hemorrhoid. I also had a Qfit (quantitative fecal immunochemical) test done, with levels slightly raised at 14. My general practitioner said he would not be overl...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.Based on the information you provided, it is possible that the light bleeding you have been experiencing could be related to chronic constipation. Constipation can lead to hard, dry stools that are difficult to pa...  Read Full »

Kindly clear my doubts regarding irritable bowel disease.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 47-year-old male. I am suffering from severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and sometimes constipation and I was diagnosed with irritable bowel disease. My doctor has suggested the tablet Linzess 290 mcg to be taken every day but should I take it lifelong? Can bowel disease be treat...  Read Full »


Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We value the high level of confidence that you have in us. The tablet Linaclotide (Linzess) is relatively a new medicine. More than treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it is predominantly used in the treatment of constipation. It is usually very well tole...  Read Full »

I had light bleeding in my stool for about five days. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, About five weeks ago I experienced some light bleeding in my stool for about five days. I had a rectal exam and an external hemorrhoid was found. I did have a qFIT (quantitative faecal immunochemical test ) test done with levels slightly raised at 14. The doctor said he would not be ov...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on the information you provided, it is possible that the mild rectal bleeding you have experienced could be related to the hernia or constipation. However, since you have had a recent colonoscopy and CT (computed tomography) scan t...  Read Full »

I have been suffering from chronic constipation. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am 18 years old, and my weight is 99 pounds, which has not been increasing. Two years ago, I experienced difficulty passing stool and urine simultaneously, leading to incomplete defecation. Initially, I did not consider it a significant concern. However, after a trip where I consumed ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Based on your description, it is possible that you may be experiencing symptoms related to a digestive disorder. Here are some potential causes and treatment options: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): IBS is a common digestive disorder that can cause symptoms such as const...  Read Full »

Do I need colonoscopy for bowel issues or is medication enough?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old male experiencing persistent intestinal obstruction during bowel movements for the past few months. To help with the constipation, I have been using laxatives regularly. I have also noticed thin stools and have been dealing with piles. I am unsure whether medicati...  Read Full »


Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have carefully reviewed your case history. Given your age, constipation is often associated with gut sensitivity, specifically irritable bowel syndrome with a constipation predominant pattern (IBS-C). To rule out other potential causes such as hypothyroidism, I su...  Read Full »

What are the side effects of taking Adderall?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a 29 year old boyfriend, who weighs 190 lbs and 6 feet tall, he is a former athlete in college. He was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia through the spinal tab, five years ago. He is now taking Adderall 60 mg a day total, spread over six times, and is using Flumazenil cream, wh...  Read Full »


Dr. Ramesh Kumar S

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Idiopathic hypersomnia is a sleep disorder even less common than narcolepsy, a rare sleep disease. The biggest distinguishing characteristics include differences in REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, the absence of cataplexy (a sudden weakness in the muscles while fully co...  Read Full »

I am experiencing cramps before bowel movements. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,My stomach starts hurting with sharp cramps right before a bowel movement, and then it typically feels better. I have been experiencing this for four to six weeks now. There has been a change in bowel habits and stool size over the last month. Stools are flatter than they used to be and...  Read Full »


Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. I am reviewing your case history and the attached files (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), including the medical history, blood report, and CT (computed tomography) scan report. Your hemoglobin levels are well preserved, a...  Read Full »

My son has stomach pain from spicy food. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,My 12-year-old son ate spicy food yesterday and experienced severe stomach pain throughout the night, preventing him from sleeping. He also has an issue with his stomach where whatever he eats does not get digested, and even the vegetables he consumes are not digested properly, passing ...  Read Full »


Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. I recommend getting the child evaluated physically for constipation and celiac Disease. Regarding constipation, if the child's weight is below the average for their age and tests for celiac disease are negative, it is more indicative of constip...  Read Full »

How to manage my mother's fever and constipation?

Query: Hi doctor, My mother aged 70 years has been suffering from sore throat and fever for the last three days. The fever is not very high and it is around 100.5 degree Fahrenheit. She is taking Crocin for the same. She had slightly low platelet count around 1.38*10^3/microliter of blood as of yesterday ...  Read Full »


Dr. Prashant Kumar Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you are giving a history of your father suffering from same complaints with low platelet, generally this could be a viral infection probably dengue. I would suggest you to look for any bleeding tendency or rashes over the body. Get her platelets checked on al...  Read Full »

I have a sleep disorder from working at nightshift. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am working in the night shift since last six months due to which I have a sleep disorder and constipation problem. I cannot sleep more than three to four hours in a day and I have lost my weight. Please suggest me to recover.  Read Full »


Dr. Mashfika N Alam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Adequate sleep is essential for proper functioning of the body and as a result of prolonged lack of adequate sleep your body's circadian rhythm has been affected. Hence constipation and even weight loss. I am assuming you may have lost a bit of appetite or cannot eat o...  Read Full »

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