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I am experiencing stomach pain after taking Bisacodyl. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds, and currently not taking any medications. I took Bisacodyl last night, three 5 mg tablets as recommended on the box. It has been over 24 hours, and I am experiencing severe stomach pains. I am uncertain how long this di... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Bisacodyl is a laxative medication typically taken orally to induce bowel movements. The onset of action varies among individuals, but it usually takes 6 to 12 hours for the medication to take effect. If you have followed the recommended dosage... Read Full »
I have been suffering from constipation. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, I have constipation since two days. There were no feces and there was severe pain. I cannot even move. Suggest some medicine. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest trying tablet Gerbisa (Bisacodyl) two tablets at night. Apply Smuth anal cream (topical anesthetic) around the anal opening and partly to the anal canal without causing injury. Syrup Cremaffin plus (sodium picosulfate, liquid paraffin, and milk of magnes... Read Full »
Why is my son having difficulty in passing stool?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 1.2 years old. We have recently moved to a new city, and ever since, he is not comfortable passing stool. His stools are hard and cause him pain. Apart from climate change, the water here is very hard. He takes baby food and homemade food, which we also consume. His height, weig... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is one of the common complaints we encounter from the parents. There is nothing to worry. Your 1.2 years old son probably has constipation. As a result, he is passing hard stools with pain. Encourage him to have a liquid diet, like water, milk, juices, etc. Give h... Read Full »
How do I completely get cured from passing gas throughout the day?
Query: Hello doctor, I experience gas in my stomach quite often. I then pass gas throughout the day. If I take antibiotics, it stops completely until the duration of the course. I wish to get cured completely. I was diagnosed with inactive gastritis and have been given PPI for two months but I still exper... Read Full »
Dr. Satpute Ganeshkumar Suresh
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are multiple reasons for gas in the abdomen. In your case, it is likely to be due to a disturbed gastrointestinal flora of the gut bacteria. You should take probiotic tablets for at least a month. Initially, start with an antibiotic such as tablet Rifaximin 450 ... Read Full »
What medicine can be taken for constipation?
Query: Hello doctor,I am feeling constipated from the last few days and cannot clear my bowel in the morning in one time. Also, I have to put pressure. Can I take some medicine? What diet should I take? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to avoid all constipating foods like baked food, red meat, maize-based foods, etc. Add more vegetables, salads to your diet. Keep yourself well hydrated with around 2 to 3 liters of water daily. You can take syrup Cremaffin plus (Sodium picosulfate, Milk of Magne... Read Full »
What is the reason for itching and drops of blood in the anal area?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22 year old male. A day or two ago after a bowel movement, I felt an itch in the anal area. I tried to get at it with a tissue but, it got worse and I could see small pellets of blood on the wipe. I am not on any medications. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Blood streaks on the wipe after an episode of itching could be due to an anal fissure. Bleeding per rectum in an otherwise healthy young male could be due to hemorrhoids or anal fissure. A fissure is a tear in the anal canal due to constipation or repeated friction. It... Read Full »
Will hard stools and constipation lead to rectal bleeding?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old female. I noticed rectal bleeding this week. There is bright red blood in my stools. It has been four days since I found about it. I am not under any medications now. Lately, I have been trying to do a low-carb diet, and since I started that. Of course, I do not pass... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, you have rightly diagnosed yourself. Because of constipation, you have hard stools, which might have led to anal fissures or hemorrhoids. There is nothing much to worry about. You need to visit a surgeon to get a digital rectal exami... Read Full »