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What Is The Remedy For The Pain In The Upper Back, Stiffness In Stomach And Constipation In A 88 Year Old?

88 yr old mom complaining of left upper back pain, stuffiness in stomach and just doesn't feel right. Hasn't had a bowel movement in 2-3 days except for white waxy mucus. Has gallstones but Dr. Felt not severe and didn't want to operate five months ago as still weak from months in hospital, acute care, swing bed (Jan-August for pulmonary aspiration, then sepsis, then pulmonary embolism). On Cardizem, has pacemaker, 7.5 mg of steroids for PMR, Synthroid, Bacid, and some protein supplements for bedsore that's now mostly healed. All stats good including O2, BP, sugar and pulse. No sweating or radiating pain. Discomfort mild at this point.
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
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Geriatrics Specialist 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Abnormal posture and weak back muscles is the cause for upper back pain.
2. Weak back muscles affecting the core muscles including abdomen is causing stiffness.
3. Constipation if due to low fiber in diet. More soluble fiber from fruits and vegetables needs to be added. Also increased hydration is necessary.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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What Is The Remedy For The Pain In The Upper Back, Stiffness In Stomach And Constipation In A 88 Year Old?

Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. Abnormal posture and weak back muscles is the cause for upper back pain. 2. Weak back muscles affecting the core muscles including abdomen is causing stiffness. 3. Constipation if due to low fiber in diet. More soluble fiber from fruits and vegetables needs to be added. Also increased hydration is necessary. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.