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Posted on
Sat, 27 Feb 2016
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Sat, 27 Feb 2016
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Fri, 13 May 2016
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Question : my husband is trying to pass a very large stool with no success. he is beginning to have a panic attack. what can I do?
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
Since the stool softeners do not seem to be helping at this point there are a couple of other options.
You might try an Enema that you can obtain over-the-counter at the pharmacy(i.e. PC Enema). This will help to soften the stool directly so that he can clear his bowels more efficiently.
Another option would be to use a rectal suppository stool softener which can also be obtained over-the-counter.
I think the enema might be a better idea and might provide the quickest level of relief for him. Please talk to the pharmacist about this as well.
Thank you again for sending the question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
Since the stool softeners do not seem to be helping at this point there are a couple of other options.
You might try an Enema that you can obtain over-the-counter at the pharmacy(i.e. PC Enema). This will help to soften the stool directly so that he can clear his bowels more efficiently.
Another option would be to use a rectal suppository stool softener which can also be obtained over-the-counter.
I think the enema might be a better idea and might provide the quickest level of relief for him. Please talk to the pharmacist about this as well.
Thank you again for sending the question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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