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What Causes Constipation, Stomach Pain And Loss Of Appetite?

hi, my father is 82 and for the past 2 weeks has been experiencing pain in his stomach, constipation(just fluid coming out), loss of appetite and is unable to sleep for more than a couple hours. I have taken him to emergency twice. He is not one to just go to a hospital as its the first time in 40 years I have taken him in. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Jim Kearnan
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Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,

Stomach pain with constipation and loss of appetite could be related to gastritis or gastroenteritis or some other intestinal issue but it must be evaluated further by complete medical history and thoroughly clinical examination with some relevant tests.

Without examination and tests it is very difficult to comment regarding diagnosis.

Meanwhile,Your father can take some pain killers (diclofenac) and antispasmodics (dicyclomine) with antacids (pantoprazole) available over the counter for symptomatic relief.

Also,give him laxatives or purgatives 3TSF at bed time for effortless bowel evacuation.

However he is advised to undergo routine blood tests with abdominal ultrasound or may be upper GI scopy to rule out internal abdomen issue and to be in safer side.

So,he should see some local physician for complete evaluation until,he may take symptomatic medications.

Regards,
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What Causes Constipation, Stomach Pain And Loss Of Appetite?

Hi, Welcome to health care magic, Stomach pain with constipation and loss of appetite could be related to gastritis or gastroenteritis or some other intestinal issue but it must be evaluated further by complete medical history and thoroughly clinical examination with some relevant tests. Without examination and tests it is very difficult to comment regarding diagnosis. Meanwhile,Your father can take some pain killers (diclofenac) and antispasmodics (dicyclomine) with antacids (pantoprazole) available over the counter for symptomatic relief. Also,give him laxatives or purgatives 3TSF at bed time for effortless bowel evacuation. However he is advised to undergo routine blood tests with abdominal ultrasound or may be upper GI scopy to rule out internal abdomen issue and to be in safer side. So,he should see some local physician for complete evaluation until,he may take symptomatic medications. Regards,