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Does constipation cause acidity?
Does constipation cause acidity?
Also, does constipation cause acid reflux?
Can anyone explain how constipation causes acidity and acid reflux?
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Constipation can cause or aggravate acidity
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✨Eating more fiber. Foods high in fiber do not usually contribute to reflux. ...
✨Drinking more water. Increase the amount of water you drink every day. ...
✨Exercising regularly. Exercise promotes intestinal movement, which helps your stool pass. ...
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Yes it may . Of course
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Constipation leads to indigestion and gas formation which can worsen acidity and reflux.
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Constipation can lead to acid reflux, kindly consult
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Chronic constipation can hamper the proper functioning of your gut which may later lead to indigestion and acid reflux episodes.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Anwar Hussain
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Gurgaon
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Dr. Rinku Rani Biswas
General Physician
14 yrs exp
Noida
Constipation for longer duration and acidity are both linked as vice versa and cause reflux too.
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Take high fiber vegetables & grains, fresh fruits and plenty of water
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
11 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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