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Suggest Ways To Rule Out Pain In The Ribs

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Posted on Fri, 18 Aug 2017
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Question : Had a fall three days ago that injured my left side. Local Urgent Care PA examined and concluded that i likely have a cracked rib at lower left side. Painful on movement. My concern is that I have not had a bowel movement for 3 days. Have taken laxatives with no results. No XRay was taken.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
What pain medications are you on?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this absence of bowel movements. This is most likely caused by the pain medications you are on. I will like that you tell me what specific laxative you took and what the pain medications are. I will need to adapt them.

I will also like to know if you have been vomiting or have pain in the abdomen?

Waiting and will provide specific instructions after this!

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
No vomiting. Only pain med. I've taken is Tylenol.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (20 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Take Dulcolax for this!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I will recommend Dulcolax tablets for this constipations. Take as many as three in a day. In addition, drink much water, increase your fluids intake, and exercise often. When this is resolved, increase the fiber and vegetable intake in your diet.

I hope this helps. Keep me updated as you follow through with these directives.
Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Resolved from local Dr. rep. Took magnesium citrate and Miralax
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (21 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Best wishes!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Glad to know this is resolved already. I wish you a continued recovery.

Feel free to always contact me if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Suggest Ways To Rule Out Pain In The Ribs

Brief Answer: What pain medications are you on? Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this absence of bowel movements. This is most likely caused by the pain medications you are on. I will like that you tell me what specific laxative you took and what the pain medications are. I will need to adapt them. I will also like to know if you have been vomiting or have pain in the abdomen? Waiting and will provide specific instructions after this!