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Q: constipated with bloating and cramping

asked by: CrazyHaired on October 2nd, 2008

New User

I don't know what is going on with my digestion and would appreciate any ideas.

I have been experiencing painful bloating and cramping, an increase in very foul smelling gas, a hard time belching (at times), very loud digestion noises (at times it sounds like my intestines are passing gas, it's weird). I have also been constipated and my intestines do this weird, movement type thing, where it's like they are moving something through at about a golf ball's length at a time. It feels like something's shifting, or droping really fast, but then waits for a while.

It seems to happen anytime of the day, whether I've eaten or not. It's been going on for a while now, and I really don't know what it is.

Thanks!

Replies(3)

rooted

replied on October 3rd, 2008

Supporter

I'd suggest that you take a fibre supplement to get your bowels moving. Constipation can be caused by stress or anxiety ... and can manifest the symptoms that you describe. Try an over-the-counter product like MEtamucil, or psyllium husks and eat some green vegetables to clean out your gut!

CrazyHaired

replied on October 3rd, 2008

New User

Thanks, but I actually have a pretty high fiber intake already at (or even maybe a little above) the needed intake. So I don't think it's that.

illustriously fickle

replied on October 3rd, 2008

Experienced User

The colon has three functions: absorb sodium and water, incubate beneficial bacteria and eliminate waste. If you are not eliminating waste, you need to take action. You are not consuming enough fibre. Seek a supplement at a natural food store.

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