HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Constipation

my father seems to be having constipation, he has not been able to empty in a week. He is on no medication and he has tried all the remedees to help but nothing is working. He is 50 years old and about 120 pounds I think. I'm quite worried. Can you help?
Mon, 4 Jul 2016
Report Abuse
Dentist 's  Response
Thanks for contacting healthcare magic.

You have problem of constipation that can treated by taking proper diet and lifestyle modifications.

Inactive lifestyl may cause constipation problem.

Lack of water and high fiber diet cause constipation.

Take high fiber food like oats ,whole grains ....etc
Drink more water per day.
Do a exercise more than 30 minute per day.

Avoid gaseous foods like cabbage, cauliflower ,carbonated drinks ,turnips. ....etc.
Avoid furmented and more fatty foods.
Avoid alcohol drinking and smoking.

Take peach and kiwi fruits that helpful in constipation problem.

Drink warm water early in morning that helpful for bowel movement.

Bulk forming agent like psyllium is helpful for constipation.
Stool softner can use.

Intestinal obstructions cause this type of symptoms.
Lack of bowel movement cause constipation.

After taking this much care still symptoms are present than consent a gastroenterologist for further treatment.

I hope my guidance is helpful to you.
Take care.
Thanks.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Constipation

Thanks for contacting healthcare magic. You have problem of constipation that can treated by taking proper diet and lifestyle modifications. Inactive lifestyl may cause constipation problem. Lack of water and high fiber diet cause constipation. Take high fiber food like oats ,whole grains ....etc Drink more water per day. Do a exercise more than 30 minute per day. Avoid gaseous foods like cabbage, cauliflower ,carbonated drinks ,turnips. ....etc. Avoid furmented and more fatty foods. Avoid alcohol drinking and smoking. Take peach and kiwi fruits that helpful in constipation problem. Drink warm water early in morning that helpful for bowel movement. Bulk forming agent like psyllium is helpful for constipation. Stool softner can use. Intestinal obstructions cause this type of symptoms. Lack of bowel movement cause constipation. After taking this much care still symptoms are present than consent a gastroenterologist for further treatment. I hope my guidance is helpful to you. Take care. Thanks.