Suggest Remedy For Mild Fever And Abdominal Pain Caused By Bowel Obstruction

Posted on Wed, 2 Dec 2015

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Question : I'm afraid I have a bowel obstruction. I was taking tramadol last week for a back injury and had only liquid stool after taking citramag, docusate lax X 2 tabs,miralax, and today a mineral oil enema. I'm very distended and my abdomen has pain around and above my belly button. I also have a low grade fever 37.9 now. Should I go to the ER? I'm embarrassed because I work there.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, uiu should. Do not try anything at home.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Read and understood your history and concerns.
With the history of medication you have taken, and pain and distension you have you should visit ER ASAP. Get a clinical evaluation and investigations done.
This allows early and proper diagnosis as well as treatment.
Please do not try anything further on your own.

I hope this answers your query.
Please feel free to ask further relevant query if you feel that there is a gap of communication.

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