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How Can Chronic Constipation Be Treated?

Hi Since November 2015 my son have been able to pass his stool so he has Chronic Constpation. He been A&E numerous times and been given Morvicol Picosulphate aslo medicaton to put in back passage snd still cannot toilet. This nerver happen before and it so fraustration and so much stomach pain and he vomits everytime he eats. Hospital have given him the clean prep that has not work at all. My son is in so much pain and its like i m been throb and they won t to anything
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
Constipation could be due to enteropathy, fecoliths obstruction, inadequate fiber intake.
The more the bowel is not emptied the more difficult it becomes to evacuate as the liquid content of the stool is reabsorbed.
The stool becomes hard and this hard stuff goes on accumulating in the gut produce symptoms.

I would suggest to consult the gastroenterologist and undergo ultrasound scan of abdomen, colonic transit studies, defecography and colonoscopy examination.

Following advice will help you:
Glycerine enema for immediate relief
Syrup Lactulose: can be taken up to 30 ml twice a day
Tab bisacodyl at bedtime can useful
Bulking agents like isabgol husk

Lifestyle changes:
Drink one spoon of honey in warm water daily in morning before the bowel movement.
Eat high fiber diet. Every meal should have salads and fruits with skin.
Drink 2-4 litre water daily
Regular walking.
Take more fruits and green leafy vegetables in the diet.
Set Up regular time for the motion.
Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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How Can Chronic Constipation Be Treated?

Hello dear I understand your concern Constipation could be due to enteropathy, fecoliths obstruction, inadequate fiber intake. The more the bowel is not emptied the more difficult it becomes to evacuate as the liquid content of the stool is reabsorbed. The stool becomes hard and this hard stuff goes on accumulating in the gut produce symptoms. I would suggest to consult the gastroenterologist and undergo ultrasound scan of abdomen, colonic transit studies, defecography and colonoscopy examination. Following advice will help you: Glycerine enema for immediate relief Syrup Lactulose: can be taken up to 30 ml twice a day Tab bisacodyl at bedtime can useful Bulking agents like isabgol husk Lifestyle changes: Drink one spoon of honey in warm water daily in morning before the bowel movement. Eat high fiber diet. Every meal should have salads and fruits with skin. Drink 2-4 litre water daily Regular walking. Take more fruits and green leafy vegetables in the diet. Set Up regular time for the motion. Hope this may help you Best regards Dr. Sagar