Hello doctor, I suffer from anxiety disorder. I am currently on Venlafaxine. I have issues with bloating and constipation. I am physically active as I go to the gym. However, stomach bloating has been a frustration. There are days it soothes and days it gets worse. From previous screenings, the doctors told me there is gas in my stomach. But, I have no known condition to date. Without laxatives, I get constipated and I have no bowel movements for up to four to five days. High-fiber foods such as avocado and mushrooms cause a lot of flatulence. I am currently experiencing a lot of excessive sweating. I have a file with detailed examinations and I will attach it with the query. How to get rid of the bloating? How to soothe constipation? Is there any diagnosis based on this evidence? Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Hello. Both your symptoms of constipation and sweating are likely as a result of Venlafaxine. It is a known and relatively common side effect. So, you should request your doctor to change it to a different medicine like Ciplar LA (Propranolol) or Alprax (Alprazolam). Bloating may also occur secondary to constipation. Your reports are fine (attachment removed to protect patient identity), but cholesterol is a bit elevated and you should get a complete lipid panel done and continue a healthy lifestyle. You should avoid fatty, oily and spicy diet. Have a walk after having food instead of taking rest. Have multiple small meals instead of heavy meals. Have regular sleep habits and avoid stress. Lots of green leafy vegetables and fruits. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. I suggest tablet Pan DSR (Pantoprazole-Domeperidone combination) 40 mg or Esomeprazole-Domperidone combination before breakfast once a day for two weeks. If not adequately relieved, then you should try adding syrup Sucral-O (Sucralfate-Oxethazaine combination) or Gelusil (Aluminium hydroxide and Magnesium hydroxide) two teaspoons three times a day for a week. For immediate pain relief, you can have antispasmodic like tablet Dicyclomine 20 or Hyoscine 10 mg whenever needed up to three times a day. Consult a specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines with their consent. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online -->