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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Constipation
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Sat, 21 Nov 2015
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Sat, 21 Nov 2015
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Question : I have recently had a urinary tract infection, treated first with Bactrim, then Cipro. Worked for a couple weeks but since then have also had constipation, increased flatulence and small hard stools. Now the incontinence is back as well. Wearing adult diapers. Also recovering from mild pneumonia in mid-Oct (treated with Z-pac, prednisone taper and Mucinex DM).
Brief Answer:
High fibre diet will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Namasthe
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Chronic constipation in an adult is likely to be due to following
1. Low fibre diet
2. Decreased intake of water
3. Presence of lesion of anus and rectum
4. Decreased physical activity and other associated urinary complaints
Before embarking on blind empirical treatment its advisable to undergo thorough evaluation by General Surgeon/Gastroenterlogist
I would suggest you the following
1. Plenty of oral fluids: 2-3 liter of water a day
2. High fibre diet: 2 servings of vegetable salad and fruits everyday especially citrus
3. Oral Laxatives like Lactulose will be helpful
4. Daily physical activity and exercise especially 30 minutes of brisk walking will be helpful to cause bowel movement
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
High fibre diet will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Namasthe
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Chronic constipation in an adult is likely to be due to following
1. Low fibre diet
2. Decreased intake of water
3. Presence of lesion of anus and rectum
4. Decreased physical activity and other associated urinary complaints
Before embarking on blind empirical treatment its advisable to undergo thorough evaluation by General Surgeon/Gastroenterlogist
I would suggest you the following
1. Plenty of oral fluids: 2-3 liter of water a day
2. High fibre diet: 2 servings of vegetable salad and fruits everyday especially citrus
3. Oral Laxatives like Lactulose will be helpful
4. Daily physical activity and exercise especially 30 minutes of brisk walking will be helpful to cause bowel movement
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
During the last few hours since I submitted the original question, I have suddenly also had three diarrhea attacks. I have taken Immodium to help control the diarrhea with temporary success. During this period the urinary problem seems to be under control also.
Thank you for your help.
Thank you for your help.
Brief Answer:
If there is no distension of abdomen there is no cause for concern
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
Fecal impaction can lead to Pseudo diarrhoea. If there is no associated pain or distension of abdomen then there is no cause for concern.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
If there is no distension of abdomen there is no cause for concern
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
Fecal impaction can lead to Pseudo diarrhoea. If there is no associated pain or distension of abdomen then there is no cause for concern.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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