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Suggest Medications For Constipation In The Elderly Males

my husband is suffering constipation for 2 days now. He can t pee nor move bowel. He took stool softeners last night. Today He took Magnesium citrate, oral sol. 296mL with 81/2 oz. glass of water. He s impatient ,so I gave him diet tea, regular strength with mint tea. He took half it only because he said he feels so full. What shall I do to make pee and have bowel movement? Please help. He s 82 years old.
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Dear he may be suffering from acute retention of urine with bowel obstruction due to paralytic ileus. Don't give anything orally please consult your doctor immediately he will do scan abdomen and investigate and treat him accordingly.

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Suggest Medications For Constipation In The Elderly Males

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Dear he may be suffering from acute retention of urine with bowel obstruction due to paralytic ileus. Don t give anything orally please consult your doctor immediately he will do scan abdomen and investigate and treat him accordingly. Take care.