Suggest Treatment For Chronic Constipation

Posted on Sun, 1 Feb 2015

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Question : hi i've been on fiber for years and stopped in 2010. Since then I've been having very bad bouts of constipation and til today have been on MOM, Lactulose and Colace. After 5 years of laxtives I'm still suffering from severe constipation. Help!

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Polyethylene glycol

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Polyethylene glycol should help you with your symptoms. The dose can be gradulaay increased till you Have normal bowel movement.
Please consult your doctor for a prescription.
Hope this helps
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

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