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How To Treat Constipation?

Hie my dad is 67 and suffering from constipation, cannot open bowels without suppository aid. He is having night time fever. He recently had blood tests and Hb was 9.8. He is type 2 diabetic. He is awaiting colonoscopy. Today he found blood in his stool.
Wed, 3 May 2017
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Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.
*This much amount of constipation requires Proctoscopic examination by
expert Surgeon & Colonoscopy to exactly find out the underlying problem
& fix it accordingly , till that time you can follow some basics :
- give plenty of liquids - boiled water, coconut water, lemon juices, butter
milk
- diet rich in green leafy veg, yoggurt, cereals , pulses, vitamins, minerals,
anti-oxidants
- do remain ambulatory , regular walking , light exercises at home with
YOGA
- avoid stress / anxiety
- avoid alcohol / tobacco
- keep BP , Blood sugar , weight , Cholesterol levels under control
- chew food properly
- avoid prolonged fasting / overeating
Hope this helps you.
Thanks for using Health care magic & reviewing my answer thoroughly.
Wishing him fast and speedy recovery from the same.
Regards dear take care.
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How To Treat Constipation?

Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly. *This much amount of constipation requires Proctoscopic examination by expert Surgeon & Colonoscopy to exactly find out the underlying problem & fix it accordingly , till that time you can follow some basics : - give plenty of liquids - boiled water, coconut water, lemon juices, butter milk - diet rich in green leafy veg, yoggurt, cereals , pulses, vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants - do remain ambulatory , regular walking , light exercises at home with YOGA - avoid stress / anxiety - avoid alcohol / tobacco - keep BP , Blood sugar , weight , Cholesterol levels under control - chew food properly - avoid prolonged fasting / overeating Hope this helps you. Thanks for using Health care magic & reviewing my answer thoroughly. Wishing him fast and speedy recovery from the same. Regards dear take care.