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Suggest Treatment For Severe Constipation And Piles

Doctor, My mother, aged 78 year old was examined by medical specialist and a surgeon when reported for constipation and pain while passing stools. The surgeon after examining has confirmed severe piles, not bleeding though. They have advised some short medications to tide over the constipation and pain. No long term management measures have been suggested. They have not talked about surgery. What should we do? Kindly advice.
Tue, 16 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain constipation can occur due to a number of causes like lack of intake of dietary fibres, dehydration,sedantary lifestyle,eating disorders, excess intake of dairy,side effects of medication,hormonal causes like Thyroid disorders, diabetes,disease like Irritable bowel syndrome,laxative abuse etc..
Piles can occur due to a number of causes and constipation leading to straining can cause inflammation of swollen veins leading to piles..
I would suggest that she should take a high fibre diet and fibre supplements like Psyllium as it help in smoothening the stools and ease in evacuation..
She can also take laxatives like Polyethylene glycol..
She should drink plenty of water..
Walk after meals..
She should also be advised medications like Linclotide and Lubiprostone..
For piles she can apply Steroid ointment and numbing ointment like Lignocaine..
Doing Sitz bath like sitting in warm water tub can help..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Constipation And Piles

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain constipation can occur due to a number of causes like lack of intake of dietary fibres, dehydration,sedantary lifestyle,eating disorders, excess intake of dairy,side effects of medication,hormonal causes like Thyroid disorders, diabetes,disease like Irritable bowel syndrome,laxative abuse etc.. Piles can occur due to a number of causes and constipation leading to straining can cause inflammation of swollen veins leading to piles.. I would suggest that she should take a high fibre diet and fibre supplements like Psyllium as it help in smoothening the stools and ease in evacuation.. She can also take laxatives like Polyethylene glycol.. She should drink plenty of water.. Walk after meals.. She should also be advised medications like Linclotide and Lubiprostone.. For piles she can apply Steroid ointment and numbing ointment like Lignocaine.. Doing Sitz bath like sitting in warm water tub can help.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.