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Suggest Remedies For Constipation In An Elderly Person
Sir, My father is aged 69 years. For the past few days he is finding difficulty in going for the motion i.e. he says that he is not able to pass the motion clearly as it was a year ago andply a reend me also he says that even he goes for motion he goes in small quantity. Kindly s
Thu, 31 Jan 2019
Hello,
I suggest your father use over the counter laxative option like Miralax. I also recommend using stool softener daily. I suggest drinking liquids and a fibre-rich diet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
I suggest your father use over the counter laxative option like Miralax. I also recommend using stool softener daily. I suggest drinking liquids and a fibre-rich diet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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