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How Can Constipation And Vomiting Be Treated?
My son in-law has not had a bowel movement is about 3 days. Now he is starting to vomit. He said he ate a bag of sunflower seeds and that is what he is vomiting. He ate them shell and all he has no insurance. He has taken laxatives but it has not helped. Do you know of anything over the counter that could help him? Thank You for your time
Mon, 18 Dec 2017
Hi , first of all ask him , if he is passing gas ( farting ) , which shows that bowel is not obstructed .
If he is not ... Then immediately take him to nearby in emergency , as it can be intestinal obstruction .
If he is ... Then keep giving laxatives and water for 2 days more . If he still doesnt pass stool , take him to emergency .
If he is not ... Then immediately take him to nearby in emergency , as it can be intestinal obstruction .
If he is ... Then keep giving laxatives and water for 2 days more . If he still doesnt pass stool , take him to emergency .
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