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Suggest Treatment For Extreme Constipation
Im a 48 year male, very good health history, I haven t been able to pass a solid stool in 4 days, tried dulcolax, tried fleets enemas, went to urgent care yesterday they gave me RX for gavilite-g spent the evening drinking that, still haven t been able to pass stool, what s my next step ?
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Hi,
Constipation can occur due to a number of causes like a sudden change in dietary habits, excess intake of dairy, taking a low fiber diet, lack of physical activity, stress, hypothyroidism, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, eating disorders etc.
I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and he can advise you investigations like Colonoscopy, Barium Swallow, ultrasound etc to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat you accordingly.
You can be advised to take high fiber diet, do a moderate workout, take walk after meals, drink plenty of water, take laxatives and stool softeners like Docusate, fiber supplements like Psyllium. You should eat every after 2 hours.
Go to the toilet at the same time every morning and try to evacuate your bowels as it can help in developing the habit of regular bowels. You can be advised prescription drugs like Lubiprostone and Lincolotide.
Enemas can be given under professional care if other treatment does not work.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
Constipation can occur due to a number of causes like a sudden change in dietary habits, excess intake of dairy, taking a low fiber diet, lack of physical activity, stress, hypothyroidism, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, eating disorders etc.
I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and he can advise you investigations like Colonoscopy, Barium Swallow, ultrasound etc to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat you accordingly.
You can be advised to take high fiber diet, do a moderate workout, take walk after meals, drink plenty of water, take laxatives and stool softeners like Docusate, fiber supplements like Psyllium. You should eat every after 2 hours.
Go to the toilet at the same time every morning and try to evacuate your bowels as it can help in developing the habit of regular bowels. You can be advised prescription drugs like Lubiprostone and Lincolotide.
Enemas can be given under professional care if other treatment does not work.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
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