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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Constipation

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Posted on Thu, 12 Jan 2017
Question: I have had a constipation issue the last week
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Answered by Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
May need motiliy agents and stool softeners

Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.

First of all, it is sad to know what you had been experiencing lately. Based on the history you have shared, since it's not chronic constipation, you can start with stool softeners like lactulose alongwith motility agents like domperidone.

Add fibre into your diet and more fluids. Ispaghol husk can be used with water or milk. Few drops of castor oil in milk can be taken as well.

If constipation persists or is associated with vomitings or severe pain in abdomen, get an urgent ER review for detailed abdominal examination and Xray erect abdomen to look for dilated gut loops or gas levels. Using glycerine suppositiries may also help.

Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Constipation

Brief Answer: May need motiliy agents and stool softeners Detailed Answer: Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible. First of all, it is sad to know what you had been experiencing lately. Based on the history you have shared, since it's not chronic constipation, you can start with stool softeners like lactulose alongwith motility agents like domperidone. Add fibre into your diet and more fluids. Ispaghol husk can be used with water or milk. Few drops of castor oil in milk can be taken as well. If constipation persists or is associated with vomitings or severe pain in abdomen, get an urgent ER review for detailed abdominal examination and Xray erect abdomen to look for dilated gut loops or gas levels. Using glycerine suppositiries may also help. Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.