Suggest Remedies For Haemorrhoids And Constipation

Posted on Mon, 16 May 2016

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Mon, 16 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : I am 91.7 years old and hav. Hemroiod and they want me to have a colinonspyc ( can not spell). What do you think. I have some trouble going to toilet unless take prune juice or miro lax.

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Colonoscopy for constipation

Detailed Answer:
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You are 91.7 years old and because of hemorrhoids and constipation your doctors have recommended a colonoscopy. I would think twice about having a colonoscopy. I have had too many of my geriatric patients who have had colonoscopy and have complications like a perforation. There really is no reason to have a colonoscopy at your age. The information that would get would not out weigh the risk of the procedure. As long as you can have a bowel movement with the use of prune juice or miralax I would continue with this treatment plan.

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