Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Lower Abdominal Pain

Posted on Mon, 31 Aug 2015

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Mon, 31 Aug 2015 Answered on

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Question : What can you suggest for severe constipation, which is accompanied by lower stomach pain?

FYI: My husband has an appointment with his urologist at the end of Sptember, because of an elevated psa: from 2.4 to 3.6

Answered by Dr. Prashant (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
constipation is common in old age

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
For constipation as of now considering to age give a high fibre diet including green leafy vegetables ,and a banana daily at bed time.
To avoid oily and junk foods.
Can consider to take preparation includes Poly ethylene glycol(PEGMOVE)3-5 Tsf in a glass of water at bed time .
Once his constipation is resolved ,pain abdomen may also be reduced and the pain abdomen may be due to his prostate related.
Hope this information help you
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Prashant (7 minutes later)

Can you provide a product name for the preparation you suggest, here in Canada?

Answered by Dr. Prashant (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
u can check out for MOVICOL ,PEGRED OR PEGMOVE

Detailed Answer:
Either of the product will be available or else you can ask directly the product which contains poly ethylene glycol ..
thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj