Suggest Alternative Treatment For COPD And Sever Constipation

Posted on Sat, 26 Sep 2015

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Question : I am a 74 yr old women with copd and sever constipation i have taken senna, 1/2 a bottle of magnesium , 11/2 tops of miralax and a suppository recommended by th pharamist. nothing worked

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dietary changes have to be done.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Apart from above medicines, you should change your dietary habits.
You should take high fiber diet, drink plenty of liquids, eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Your stool should be soft.
Bowel will.move slowly in elderly people.So,medicines along with changed dietary habits will help you.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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