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Suggest Remedy For Abdominal Pain In Elderly With Diverticulitis
my father is a relatively healthy 83 year old who has experienced pain in his abdominal area for the past two weeks. his physician ruled out a hernia. he is taking antibiotics for suspected diverticulitis. he has no appetite and infrequent bowel movements. says the pain is sharp when he tries to move and is affecting his walking and movements.
Wed, 15 Jun 2016
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I had gone through your question and appreciate your concern. See , pain management is important. Morphine is acceptable for pain control and is preferable over meperidine given the adverse effects associated with meperidine.Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroids have been associated with a greater risk of colon perforation and should be avoided whenever possible.
I hope this information was of help.
Wish your father good health.
Thankyou.
I had gone through your question and appreciate your concern. See , pain management is important. Morphine is acceptable for pain control and is preferable over meperidine given the adverse effects associated with meperidine.Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroids have been associated with a greater risk of colon perforation and should be avoided whenever possible.
I hope this information was of help.
Wish your father good health.
Thankyou.
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