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Suggest A Remedy For Constipation

My son has fractured his thigh bone and is lying with plastered leg. He has to lie down in a fixed position in the bed and cannot move. Now he is also facing acute constipation. I saw stool near the opening of the anus, but he could not push it out. Please prescribe something to soften his stool.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,

The symptoms of your son seem to be related to constipation.

I recommend using over the counter laxative such as Miralax.

I also recommend to give him daily probiotics.

I suggest to give him liquids and use a fiber-rich diet.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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Suggest A Remedy For Constipation

Hello, The symptoms of your son seem to be related to constipation. I recommend using over the counter laxative such as Miralax. I also recommend to give him daily probiotics. I suggest to give him liquids and use a fiber-rich diet. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician