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Suggest Remedies For Persistent Constipation

My brother has had changes in his bowel movements...he is experiencing constipation, pencil stools, a feeling of having to have a bowel movement, but is unable to do so. He has a lot of gas. Our father had colorectal cancer and had his rectum removed and did not pass from the cancer. He says that it feels like he has something up his anus. He said that he hasn't experienced any pain other then gas. I told him to get in to see a physician as soon as possible. He also told me that this has been going on for quite some time. I have had partial blockages, but my symptoms were different... Susan Turner
Wed, 27 Sep 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

As per your complain constipation can be due to improper dietary habits, lack of physical activity, excess intake of dairy, low intake of fibres,hypothyroidism, irritable bowel syndrome etc..
I would suggest you to consult an Emergency room and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Colonoscopy, hormonal assy,barium swallow can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly..
You can be advised to take regular meals with eating atleast every 2 to 3 hours..
You should also take a high fibre diet..
You can be advised to cut sown on tea and coffee as they can further cause dehydration..
You can be advised stool softeners like Docusate,laxatives like Polyethylene glycol, fibre supplements like Laculose or Psyllium and also prescription medicines like Linclotide or Lubiprostone..
Do moderate physical activity and walk after meals..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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Suggest Remedies For Persistent Constipation

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. As per your complain constipation can be due to improper dietary habits, lack of physical activity, excess intake of dairy, low intake of fibres,hypothyroidism, irritable bowel syndrome etc.. I would suggest you to consult an Emergency room and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Colonoscopy, hormonal assy,barium swallow can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly.. You can be advised to take regular meals with eating atleast every 2 to 3 hours.. You should also take a high fibre diet.. You can be advised to cut sown on tea and coffee as they can further cause dehydration.. You can be advised stool softeners like Docusate,laxatives like Polyethylene glycol, fibre supplements like Laculose or Psyllium and also prescription medicines like Linclotide or Lubiprostone.. Do moderate physical activity and walk after meals.. Hope this helps.. Regards.