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How Can Abdominal Cramps And Constipation Be Treated?

My 67 year old husband had cramps with severe constipation on 12/14/17 at 4am for about 2 hrs. Then loose bowl movement got another hour or so. Then 12/15/17cramps with liquid blood and what looked like clots. Now 12/16/17 he has cramps with no bowel movement in his lower stomach. I gave him one of my Reglan s. He also feels very tired. He is also diabetic. I can not continue as the monthly fee is not affordable for us. Sorry for the trouble. Sharon DeMayo for Brian DeMayo
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

This may be r related to IBS andchronic constipation (spasms). That is particularly true when you consume foods like nuts or popcorn that would trigger spasms of the bowel. I suggest to run colonoscopy to exclude organic problems first. With regards to finding blood floating in the toilet after you pass the motion, that would be related to possible:

- fissures due to chronic constipation
- hemorrhoids.

In both cases, you need to take measures to reduce constipation that would trigger such problems:

- do more physical activity
- increase water consumption
- take more foods high in fiber content
- fiber supplements can help
- can use laxatives once in a while to improve the symptoms.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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How Can Abdominal Cramps And Constipation Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. This may be r related to IBS andchronic constipation (spasms). That is particularly true when you consume foods like nuts or popcorn that would trigger spasms of the bowel. I suggest to run colonoscopy to exclude organic problems first. With regards to finding blood floating in the toilet after you pass the motion, that would be related to possible: - fissures due to chronic constipation - hemorrhoids. In both cases, you need to take measures to reduce constipation that would trigger such problems: - do more physical activity - increase water consumption - take more foods high in fiber content - fiber supplements can help - can use laxatives once in a while to improve the symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.