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Suggest Treatment For Obstructed Defecation
my father's motion has obstructed. he is in old age.what to do? 3 months back his right hand was amputated because of road accident. he is diabetic also. despite medicines problems are lingering about motion . he got TURP also while being in hospital.
Wed, 1 Oct 2014
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Hello,obstruction or constipation may be due to
1.Diet devoid of fiber
2. Hormonal imbalance
3. Diabetes
4. Scleroderma
5..Intestinal pseudo-obstruction
Please consult a gastroenterologist who may advice you cert ion test like barium meal or enema to diagnose and give you some laxative
Does
1.Drink lots of water
2.Fiber rich diet
3.Banana every day
4.Avoid to much of straining to pass motion
Thank you
Dr.Krupa
Hello,obstruction or constipation may be due to
1.Diet devoid of fiber
2. Hormonal imbalance
3. Diabetes
4. Scleroderma
5..Intestinal pseudo-obstruction
Please consult a gastroenterologist who may advice you cert ion test like barium meal or enema to diagnose and give you some laxative
Does
1.Drink lots of water
2.Fiber rich diet
3.Banana every day
4.Avoid to much of straining to pass motion
Thank you
Dr.Krupa
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