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Suggest Remedy For Constipation With Abdominal Cramps
My father is going to be 92 years old this coming December 2014. He is often having constipation.Although at present he swallowed Polyethelene Glycol,still not able to move bowel.He said he is having pain like abdominal cramps due to feeling movement of bowel but unable to come out.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your father is having symptoms of constipation with abdominal cramps. There can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like eating a lot of dairy products, lack of fibers in diet, irritable bowel syndrome, some medications like antidepressants, and acidity.Need not to worry. For now drink lot of water , do light exercises and avoid fatty and heavy meals. I condition doesn't get well then consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order stool test , ultrasound or endoscopy . Doctor may prescribe laxative , omeprazole , ornidazole or albendazole .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Constipation With Abdominal Cramps
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your father is having symptoms of constipation with abdominal cramps. There can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like eating a lot of dairy products, lack of fibers in diet, irritable bowel syndrome, some medications like antidepressants, and acidity.Need not to worry. For now drink lot of water , do light exercises and avoid fatty and heavy meals. I condition doesn t get well then consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order stool test , ultrasound or endoscopy . Doctor may prescribe laxative , omeprazole , ornidazole or albendazole . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari