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What Medication Is Suggested For Constipation?

I traveled to Germany to help with my daughter with the birth of her newborn son,she also has a two year old daughter,in the past 6 months she has started with crossing of the legs,and not be able to have proper bowel movements.They are in the Army and have taken her to the clinic which they dx.her with constipation,her mother was given a rx for suppositories,and colace...she gave the colace as directed for 2weeks same time with no results, and also the glycerine suppositories,am I way off on encourgaging my daughter to push for a x-ray with rectal barium to see if this is a internal problem,and how often do 2 1/2 year old fecal hord ?? I notice some fecal skid marking in her panties as the are trying to transition her out of diapers,and into big girl panties,she also can have liquid stool at times which to me seems like a impaction with stool leaking around it.I havebeen in Germany 8 days now and she has had 2 small formed stools come out,but the normal is way off, thanks for any advice.concerned Grandma,mother and soldier
Mon, 19 Nov 2018
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hi,

This may be r related to IBS and chronic constipation (spasms). That is particularly true when you consume foods like nuts or popcorn that would trigger spasms of the bowel.

I suggest running colonoscopy to exclude organic problems first. With regards to finding blood floating in the toilet after you pass the motion, that would be related to possible:

- fissures due to chronic constipation
- haemorrhoids

In both cases, you need to take measures to reduce constipation that would trigger such problems:

- do a more physical activity
- increase water consumption
- take more foods high in fibre content
- fibre supplements can help
- can use laxatives once in a while to improve the symptoms.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Medication Is Suggested For Constipation?

Hi, This may be r related to IBS and chronic constipation (spasms). That is particularly true when you consume foods like nuts or popcorn that would trigger spasms of the bowel. I suggest running colonoscopy to exclude organic problems first. With regards to finding blood floating in the toilet after you pass the motion, that would be related to possible: - fissures due to chronic constipation - haemorrhoids In both cases, you need to take measures to reduce constipation that would trigger such problems: - do a more physical activity - increase water consumption - take more foods high in fibre content - fibre supplements can help - can use laxatives once in a while to improve the symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon