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How To Treat Constipation?
My husband is extremely constipated and we have give him senecot, Murilax, and even a magnesium drink laxative. He has been unable to go but when he tries a clear gel like liquid comes out. What else can we do. He also has been having back and side pain almost were your kidneys are.
Thu, 1 Oct 2015
Hi and thank you for asking.
I read carefully all your concerns and I can say as follows.
1. he has constipation and abdominal pain so he need to be examined with colonoscopy and abdominal ultrasound
2. he need to change lifestyle like :
using plenty of water
using vegetables and fruits
use olive oil
use prune
increase physical activity.
3.If he has used miralax and there is no improvement than he can try to use enemas.
wish him fats recovery.
Dr.Klerida
I read carefully all your concerns and I can say as follows.
1. he has constipation and abdominal pain so he need to be examined with colonoscopy and abdominal ultrasound
2. he need to change lifestyle like :
using plenty of water
using vegetables and fruits
use olive oil
use prune
increase physical activity.
3.If he has used miralax and there is no improvement than he can try to use enemas.
wish him fats recovery.
Dr.Klerida
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