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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Constipation

I have tried numerous laxitives for chronic constipation (I am 93 years old) and I have been

told it is an old age problem. I visited the ER today and no obstruction was found so the

treatment is to take by mouth 10 oz. of Magnesium Citrate followed by 8 oz. of water for

immediate results and a prescription for enemas. Is this all I can expect in the way of help?

Signed -Vword @pawpawmail.com
Wed, 11 Mar 2015
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello sir,
Good evening,
I read your whole history...
Your main c/o constipation n your age is 93 year...
So obviously your lifestyle somewhat toward sedentary lifestyle n constipation is result of this type of lifestyle...
As you are 93 so I cannot suggest exercise programme much
But still you can modify your diet plan...
Like in diet plan you must include plenty of water n green leafy vegetables more which has more fiber...
This helps you reduce your constipation...
As you already stated that you tried lots of laxatives n you are not satisfied as I think you have less knowledge of lexatives....
Once you use lexative n then stop than you feel you have constipation but this is pseudo feeling as your colon is totally empty due to lexatives n there is time for filking it up then you have urge for defecation...so you have to wait at least 1-2 week after stoping lexatives
..
If after this time of period you still have constipation than you use lexative again...
As this is common old age problem n if you want use lexative for a long time than I suggest please use natural lexatives more than synthatic lexatives...
As you are gone through veriety of investigation n all investigation are normal so you have no chance for obstruction cancer etc
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Anesthesiologist Dr. Dr. C H Ranjith Kumar's  Response
hello..
i would like to know whether you have any other medical conditions?what diet and how much quantity you take.
i am very sorry for your problem..
i think the doctors over there must have thoroughly evaluated and prescribed what exactly is necessary and works for you..
apart from taking that i would suggest you to take
good amounts of fiber in diet
take small portions
walking
4 liters of water(if you are not told by your doctor to take only limited water)

hope my answer helps you
if you have any more queries i would be happy to answer..
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Constipation

Hello sir, Good evening, I read your whole history... Your main c/o constipation n your age is 93 year... So obviously your lifestyle somewhat toward sedentary lifestyle n constipation is result of this type of lifestyle... As you are 93 so I cannot suggest exercise programme much But still you can modify your diet plan... Like in diet plan you must include plenty of water n green leafy vegetables more which has more fiber... This helps you reduce your constipation... As you already stated that you tried lots of laxatives n you are not satisfied as I think you have less knowledge of lexatives.... Once you use lexative n then stop than you feel you have constipation but this is pseudo feeling as your colon is totally empty due to lexatives n there is time for filking it up then you have urge for defecation...so you have to wait at least 1-2 week after stoping lexatives .. If after this time of period you still have constipation than you use lexative again... As this is common old age problem n if you want use lexative for a long time than I suggest please use natural lexatives more than synthatic lexatives... As you are gone through veriety of investigation n all investigation are normal so you have no chance for obstruction cancer etc