What could be the cause of my 10-year history of constant constipation, incomplete bowel movements, severe gas pain that spreads to my back and legs, and nausea around oily foods, especially since my ultrasound and thyroid tests are normal, I am treating my anxiety, and medications like Dulcoflex, castor oil, Isabgol, Looze, and Pa top dsr have not helped? | Apollo Pharmacy

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What could be the cause of my 10-year history of constant constipation, incomplete bowel movements, severe gas pain that spreads to my back and legs, and nausea around oily foods, especially since my ultrasound and thyroid tests are normal, I am treating my anxiety, and medications like Dulcoflex, castor oil, Isabgol, Looze, and Pa top dsr have not helped?

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What could be the cause of my 10-year history of constant constipation, incomplete bowel movements, severe gas pain that spreads to my back and legs, and nausea around oily foods, especially since my ultrasound and thyroid tests are normal, I am treating my anxiety, and medications like Dulcoflex, castor oil, Isabgol, Looze, and Pa top dsr have not helped?

Asked by Male, 26 · 5 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

5 days ago

I hear how exhausting this ten-year struggle must be, especially when medications like bisacodyl (Dulcoflex), lactulose (Looze), psyllium (Isabgol), castor oil, and pantoprazole with domperidone (Pa top dsr) haven't brought relief. Your symptoms?severe gas pain, incomplete evacuation, and nausea with oily foods?suggest a functional gastrointestinal or motility disorder. Because of the strong brain-gut connection, your anxiety can also influence this. Since your ultrasound and thyroid tests are normal, I highly recommend consulting a gastroenterologist. They can evaluate you for pelvic floor dysfunction or gallbladder issues that standard scans might miss.

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What could be the cause of my 10-year history of constant constipation, incomplete bowel movements, severe gas pain that spreads to my back and legs, and nausea around oily foods, especially since my ultrasound and thyroid tests are normal, I am treating my anxiety, and medications like Dulcoflex, castor oil, Isabgol, Looze, and Pa top dsr have not helped?

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