What Causes Severe Abdominal Pain And Cramps?

Posted on Fri, 3 Mar 2017

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Question : I have not had a movement i 6 days now. Painful stomach and cramping. Makes me weak all over.
Have tried everything. Use sapositories everyday, even a fleets enima. Need help in how to get it to move and out. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Digital evacuation can be done.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for query,

You can ask you gastroenterologist to prescribe you Polyethelene Glycol.Polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution is used to empty the colon. PEG-ES is in a class of medications called osmotic laxatives. It works by causing watery diarrhea so that -the stool can be emptied from the colon. The medication also contains electrolytes to prevent dehydration and other serious side effects that may be caused by fluid loss as the colon is emptied.Polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution (PEG-ES) comes as a powder to mix with water and take by mouth.You have to drink one 8 ounce of PEG-ES every 10 or 15 minutes, and to continue drinking until your liquid bowel movements are clear.It will clear your bowel.,you can take Magnesium citrate also.It is also a osmotic diuretic with same effect as Polyethylene glycol.
In case if it also does not help go for Digital evacuation.It involves the use of fingers to aid in the removal of stool from the rectum.Stool is emptied by gently inserting a finger into the rectum and removing it.

In case you have any other question,i would be happy to provide you professional advice.

Thanks

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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (44 hours later)

Thank you and I will try some or all of your suggestions. If that doesn't work I will get back to you. I was so afraid I had a blockage since my grandfather passed of this.

Thank you for your help.

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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Thank you and Inform me if relieved.Apart from this there are drastic life style and dietery changes which you need to follow for long term benifits.As not asked by you in case you want my suggestion,Feel free to ask.

Regards and good luck

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