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Suggest Treatment For Constipation

Posted on Mon, 8 May 2017

Question: Hi, how do you get a lazy bowl restarted instead of having to take laxitives. My son has no movement in his small intestine or large. Has been taking laxatives for a long time.

The colonoscopy showed nothing, everything was good and so did the ct scan. There were no blockages just fekal buildup. He never experiences the movement in the intestines to make the fekal move without taking laxatives.

Every doctor that hes visited tells him to eat alot of fibre which he does but its the movement in the intestines that he does not get for a bowl movement. He will go to any lengths to get some advice.

Answered by Dr. Dr. U N Sahoo (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
constipation

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your question on HCM
I do understand your pain and discomforts

As per your history is concerned you have already done investigations to ruled out major pathological disorders and doctor has tried his best by giving laxatives so in my opinion do some natural remedy at home may help him-

1)Being a stimulant laxative, castor oil stimulates the small and large intestines and improves the bowel movement. Simply swallow two teaspoons of castor oil on an empty stomach. To improve the taste, you can take it with a fruit juice.

2)Honey is highly beneficial in relieving constipation as it acts as a mild laxative. You can have it daily to prevent as well as treat constipation. You can also mix one tablespoon each of honey and lemon juice in a glass of warm water. Drink it every morning on an empty stomach.

3)Grapes contain insoluble fiber that helps produce regular bowel movements. Eat a small bowl of grapes or half a glass of fresh grape juice daily.

Hope that helps

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. U N Sahoo (1 hour later)

Thank you for your reply. He will try some of your suggestions, but even with the laxative, his intestines do not do the natural movement in relieving the bowl movement. Its almost as if something or some nerves in the lining of the intestines are gone and they need to be restarted or relined. I hope Iam making myself clear but I dont know what other way to describe it but that his intestines have no movement. Is that possible for the lining not to have what it takes to make the movement when having a bowl movement?

It is somewhat of a lazy bowl?

Could an adhesion be causing a restriction in the intestines and not come up on the ct scan?

Answered by Dr. Dr. U N Sahoo (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
BM

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your follow up question

As per your problem you can note these points and discuss with your doctor which will clear your doubts 100%.

1)Tell your doctor to do anorectic manometry to study anal sphincter muscle function
2)Do a colonic transit study it evaluates how well food moves through the colon
3)Do defecography and it is an X-ray of the rectum during defecation.
4)Do a Thyroid function test if not done before.

All these study report will clear your doubts.

Do physical activity which will increase muscle activity in your intestines.Try to be fit in exercise most days of the week.Take your time in the bathroom, allowing yourself enough time to have a bowel movement without distractions and without feeling rushed and do not ignore the urge to have a bowel movement.

You have asked "Could an adhesion be causing a restriction in the intestines and not come up on the ct scan?"in my opinion it is not possible so do not be worried for it .

Hope that helps if you have any clarification let me know

Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj