What Causes Constipation And Difficulty In Having A Bowel Movement?

Posted on Thu, 12 Oct 2017

Question: i'm 65 and have been having diffuculty having a bowel movement. this is ongoing and currently nothing in two weeks. i feel like i'm going to explode. i have been taking over the counter digestive meds with no luck.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello dear. It may require evaluation

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. Welcome to HCM. So constipation and alteration of bowel habits if persisting for a long , requires evaluation at your age. This should include a colonoscopy examination.
If everything is normal, then you should start on a high fibre rich diet including lots of fruits and veggies, drink plenty of fluids, avoid red meat and exercise daily.
For temporary relief, stool softeners drugs like bisacodyl, picosulfate, or lactitol will help.
Thanks and regards

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Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (46 hours later)

i found a stool softener that works fairly well. My other issue is a ongoing painful right kidney. Today it has become more painful with slight movement. I'm not a heavy drinker of alcohol just a couple of glasses each night. This been a gradual problem for months. I don't want to got to the ER if i don't have to. it does hurt.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. You can try painkillers

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. So you can try over the counter pain killers if you donot want to go to er. Hiwever, an ultrasound may be necessary to know exactly where the pain is coming from.
Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad