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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 »
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 »
My 70 year old mother has constipation. Please suggest any tablet.
Query: Hello doctor,My mother is suffering from constipation and not cleaning motion. My mother is 70 years old. Please suggest any tablet. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, a glycerin suppository is enough if it is uncomplicated constipation. You can give it a try. However, if your mother suffers from frequent constipation or a recent change in bowel habits, other than just treating it, you must get her thoroughly evaluated. But if... Read Full »
I am unable to have bowel movement for the past 10 days. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am unable to have a BM, it has been almost 10 days. I have no abdominal pain. I am also passing gas. I have been eating a lot of fiber. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am afraid 10 days is too long to go without a bowel movement. I understand that you usually go every couple of days but if it has been that long, you may need to take some measures. Firstly, you need to drink plenty of water and eat whole grain stuff, bulk-forming foo... Read Full »
What do you do if you are constipated?
Query: Hi doctor, I have serious constipation problems and Dulcolax is the only thing that works in my body. I take a lot of fruits, tea, and fiber supplements. What can I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. At your age, chronic constipation should be thoroughly investigated. Are there any other symptoms like blood in stool, weight loss, or occasional diarrhea alternating with constipation or loss of appetite? I would advise you to get a colonoscopy done as this has become ch... Read Full »
My back pain, abdominal pain, and constipation have aggravated after using Lactulose syrup. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old male. My height is 5 feet 6 inches. I have had severe back pain, abdominal pain, and constipation for a long time. However, recently, they have been aggravated and are causing a lot of discomfort. I have also been diagnosed with IBS. I was given Magnesium Citrate, L... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Constipation can cause back pain as well as abdominal pain. Syrup Lactulose causes abdominal cramps to help in bowel movements and pass the stool. However, since it is bad, as you say, it is probably an impacted stool causing a subacute ob... Read Full »
I have a fungal skin infection. Could it be causing the stomach problems I am experiencing?
Query: Hi doctor, I have skin problem that looks like a fungal infection, and my doctor has prescribed an antifungal medication. I also have stomach problems like constipation and diarrhea (with painful cramps). My blood report and endoscopy with sigmoidoscopy are normal. I want to know whether this funga... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It may be fungal, but the possibility is rare for an immunocompetent individual. To confirm, it is best to get a full blood count and stool routine microscopic examination done. If test results are normal, then it is not fungal. Are the abdominal cramps relieved by defeca... Read Full »