Suggest Stool Softener To Deal With Constipation

Posted on Sat, 29 Nov 2014

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Question : i had constipation problem (first time) on tuesday (25/11/2014).. the stool became harder and i was unable to pass it out,,i tried few home remedies and they did not work..on thursday i consulted a doctor who gave me peglec to drink which should clear my colon..after drinkung pegleac my colon got cleaned but a hard stool is still left undissolved..that is obstructing whenever i have he bowel movements..i could touch it with my finger but that is not coming out..it is clearly that hard stool pice that is causing a lot of irritation...i am unable to apply a lot of pressure as i am afraid that i would develope a fissure...pls suggest me any stool softener that would break that hard stool and soften it so that it can come out smoothly...

Answered by Dr. Divakara (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Try Lactulose Enema.

Detailed Answer:
HI

Greetings from Dr.Divakara.P

It is called Inscipated stool, means stool which is completely dry and hard. No stool softner or laxatives will throw it out .

Best way is to get it removed from a doctor by digital evacuation.

One more alternative what you can try is to get Lactulose enema but if it doesn't work then digital evacuation is the only way for you.

Hope this information was useful to you.

Any clarification feel free to ask .

Regards.

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