Constipation and Acid Problems

by Rakesh
(India)

I have been having acid problems since a year or so ago. About 6 months back, I underwent an endoscopy test and that revealed helicobacter pylori and my Doc advised me to take antibiotics for 2 weeks and said I don't need any more medicines as that is all it requires.

However, he prescribed predisolone tablets for treating the acid problem for some time. Now I am still using that tablet twice or thrice a week if required. My heartburn is also controlled.

I also have had the complaint of not feeling done, in fact, I passed lesser stools than I usually used to do say a year back. I used psyllium powder with water for some days and that probably helped somewhat and I somehow forgot about the problem.
Perhaps I was doing fine, passing to satisfaction.

About 4 months back I also got my abdomen checked by an ultrasound test. That also was normal. I must mention I am 41 yrs. old now. Now since last 1 week I am again finding it very difficult to evacuate my intestines as I find I can not generate enough pressure to pass stools to satisfaction.

In the morning after getting up from bed I do develop a little pressure and I pass off the stools in one go only but the quantity is not enough. After doing the first pass, it stops developing more pressure. As if I feel the valve at the other end is shutoff. I feel I do have more of it in the intestine but it does not come out even if I try.

I am quite disturbed as I am afraid all is not well with me. I need more advice.


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Constipation and Acid Problems

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You May Be Low On Acid
by: Angie

Hi Rakesh,

Sorry it took me a while to get back to you. I was away for a while and just got back.

It is good to hear that you were able to get rid of the helicobacter pylori. I assume you've been re-tested since taking the antibiotics and that the virus is gone?

As strange as it may seem, people who suffer from acid problems often produce too little acid in their stomach rather than too much. Then they take acid reducing medications that are not designed to correct the problem but rather mask it.

It is my understanding that when the stomach does not produce enough acid, the bottom opening of the stomach refuses to open properly to eliminate the digesting food. This causes the gas to be forced back up into the esophagus causing the heartburn.

You may want to try taking a teaspoon or so of organic apple cider vinegar in water just before meals and see if that doesn't eliminate your heartburn. If that simple remedy doesn't do the trick, consider natural digestive enzymes like PrepZymes. Things like pineapple bromelain and/or papaya tablets can be helpful, too.

I always try to avoid taking medicines over the long term whenever possible. There are usually nasty side effects involved with most pharmaceutical drugs. If you can correct the problem naturally it is much better for you.

To your good health,
Angie
Constipation Help
by: Angie

Regarding your troubles with constipation...

You were on the right track with the psyllium powder. Good psyllium powders contain both soluble and insoluble fibers. Your body needs a good amount of fiber in order to eliminate waste properly.

If you have been having trouble over a long period of time, it is possible that the muscle that helps the intestines contract (peristalsis) and push along the waste is weakened and needs to be strengthened.

This may be why you are feeling that you aren't getting the pressure you need to eliminate fully.

My number one recommendation for those suffering from constipation is always Herbal Fiberblend. It is psyllium powder, but it also contains more than a dozen different herbs that help heal the intestines, improve the muscle contractions, eliminate bacteria and parasites, and generally cleanse the colon.

Unfortunately, AIM does not currently ship directly to India. If you know someone in the US, Canada, the UK, South Africa, or Australia that can order it for you and send it on to your address that would be your best option.

If that isn't possible, but you are really interested in giving it a try, let me know. I could order it for you and send it on if we can organize some method of payment (like Paypal) that would suit us both.

I use Herbal Fiberblend myself and know many people personally who have used it with wonderful results. If it all possible, I suggest you join our ranks.

Meanwhile, try to eat more fiber in your diet. Drink more water. If you can get purchase ground flaxseed locally, that will also be of some help to you.

Please keep me posted on how you progress.
To your good health,
Angie
Thanks Angie-reg. Acidity, Incomplete evacuation
by: Rakesh

Dear Angie,
Many thanks for your thoughtful advice and concern. I possibly missed one thing to say that my stools are not hard. Is this not intriguing? if I am not evacuating completely why are not the stools hard. They are rather soft, and not at all bulky. I feel sort of light pain in my lower back possibly due to incomplete evacuation.
Do you feel there is nothing to worry about?

I have noted your recommendations regarding psyllium powder, enough water, papaya tablet, etc. and shall try these.
Could It Be A Kidney Infection?
by: Angie

Hi Rakesh,

It is interesting that your stool is soft and easy to pass and yet you still feel like you have not completely emptied your bowels.

Remember this, I am not a medical doctor. I can only make suggestions based on my own personal research and the experiences of others I have met or read about.

You mentioned that you are having slight pain in your lower back. Have you considered that you may have a mild kidney infection? My husband had a kidney infection on two occasions over the years. His lower back gave him a great deal of pain.

He drank more water and on one occasion took antibiotics and it eventually passed.

I don't know if that is the cause of your pain or if perhaps you have some obstruction in your bowel that is giving you difficulties.

I know you recently took antibiotics, so I hesitate to recommend that you take more. That can cause you a whole new set of problems, particularly candida.

If you are able to get the psyllium powder and drink more water you may just want to give it a few weeks and see if you improve.

You sound like you are fairly aware of your own body's normal state. If you feel that something is indeed wrong, I hesitate to convince you otherwise.

I will say that it is my opinion that if we give our body what it needs (nutrition, vitamin, herbs, minerals, etc.), it is designed by God to heal itself in the vast majority of cases.

I don't know what types of supplements are available to you there in India. If you can get a good quality probiotic similar to the Florafood that I recommend here on the site, that will help boost your immune system, especially since you took the antibiotics.

Freshly juiced vegetables are highly nutritious. I use the Garden Trio for ease and convenience, but if you can get something similar there or even juice up organic vegetables, that would be great for your cells.

Sorry I can't be of more help. I do hope you find some relief and healing soon.

Blessings,
Angie
Incomplete evacuation, acidity, etc
by: Rakesh

Dear Angie,
i wanted to inform you that i underwent two tests on the advice of a reputed GI Doctor in India. These are Colonoscopy and upper GI Endoscopy. These are said to be the best tests to find out any type of seriousness inside. i must tell you that i was afraid of undergoing colonoscopy lest there was anything serious inside. But with the grace of God and your good wishes both these tests tell m that there is nothing to worry. Only few hemmoroids and that too is not severe. i am a relieved man. Doc told me its simple IBS and wil be ok in a few weeks. i than you and all other members in here for their time in reading and giving comments. i actually feel better now. i am on few tablets now like Normaxin (Clidinium bromide 2.5mg,Chlordiazepoxide 5mg, Dicyclomine hydrochloride 10mg) and Razo 20 mg (Rabeprazole 20 mg) and continue with Psyllium powder. Thats all.
Thanks and best wishes.
Praise the Lord for the good news!
by: Angie

Hi Rakesh,

Thanks so much for letting us know how you are doing! I'm not a big fan of those tests, but I'm glad that you have gotten some peace of mind as a result.

I hope you won't have to stay on the medications indefinitely. Even though you have the hemorrhoids and IBS, you should be able to find complete relief and healing so that you won't have to stay on the meds long term.

Do they have Salba seeds in India? If so, I recommend that you get yourself some and sprinkle a teaspoon or so on your food each day. It will give you a good dose of good Omega oils that will aid you in bowel recovery.

If they don't have it, try to get some other form of good Omega 3, 6, and 9 oil supplements. I think you'll find that quite helpful.

Thanks again for the update.
Blessings,
Angie

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