Suggest Treatment For Constipation

Posted on Tue, 6 May 2014

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Question : I am taking hydrocortisone for pain. I took 2 fleet enemas and very little bm came out
I took 2 fleet enemas and no bowell movement came. I am taking hydroacetaminop?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Very hard stools

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

It looks like you are suffering from constipation which has not go relieved even with enema. Enema usually fails if the stool is extremely hard. I recommend that you get a soap water enema instead, this will relieve the hardened stools and you will get a better bowel movement. If soap water enema also fails then the only solution would be to approach a surgeon for a digital evacuation of the stool.
One of the side effect of hydroacetaminophen is constipation. I recommend you to use plain acetaminophen if you can tolerate the pain with that
I also recommend that you take a Laxative like syp lactulose 15 ml at night to prevent future episodes of constipation

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

I wish you good health

Regards

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