Question 1

if lactulose does not prove effective then is it good to give sodium picosulphte as laxative to an aged person battling constipation for 6 days?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: If you have been constipated for 6 days you should see your physician.  They should be able to steer you in the right direction for a laxative that is right for you.  There could also be other complications that need to be checked out such as impaction.

Question 2

my grandmother 80 yrs. suffers from severe constipation for the past 6 days . we giving her lactulose solution but no effect. suggest some medicine?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: For constipation that bad she may need to be seen. Lactulose is pretty powerful...If she is still constipated with that she may have an ileus (stopped bowels). Especially if her belly is poking out or she is having pain, she should be seen soon.

Question 3

i have had really bad constipation and pelvic pain for 6 days and a very heavy menstrual  period for 3 now.. no relief with anything possible.

Accepted Answer

See GYN: It is time to see your doctor since your problem cannot be solved at Healthtap.

Question 4

i am experiencing  difficult stools and constipation.

Accepted Answer

Constipation remedy: There is no one size fits all constipation remedy, but pts your age usually have constipation due to lack of fiber in the diet, low water intake, excess meats, or drugs that slow gut movement (pain killers). Try drinking more water, eating fiber (fruits, veggies, oatmeal), taking metamucil, or cutting down on meats or pain meds.

Question 5

i am experiencing  constipation and feeling of unfinished defecation. the following also describes me: difficult stools. what should i do? when i do go, it is very small amount, like maybe a little bigger than large marble marble. 3 weeks

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Constipation can be caused by lack of fiber in the diet. Please decrease sugars and fats in diet, and increase foods with fiber, like beans and green leafy vegetables. Drink lots of water.

Question 6

i am experiencing  feeling of unfinished defecation, obstipation, rectal lump and mucus in stool. the following also describe me: constipation and difficult stools. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See: A GI specialist. Try high fiber soft diet, drink plenty of fluids and increase activity level. Your GI May place you on stool softener, laxatives and or suppository or rectal manual stool evacuation if indicated

Question 7

been going between constipation and diarrhoea on and off for 6 days what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See Doc: You definitely have some GI issue going on.  Irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) is a diagnosis of exclusion, but you certainly sound like you may have that.  Decrease stress in your life if possible, and increase fiber in your diet to try and regulate your bowels, and get into the dr. For an evaluation.  Best wishes.

Question 8

is having constipation for 3 days dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Uncomfortable: But not dangerous unless your constipation is caused by an un-diagnosed problem in your colon. If this is recurrent, at your age you should consider a colonoscopy.

Question 9

what do you advise if i have constipation for about 5 days?

Accepted Answer

Fiber is good but: If you are not drinking enough fluid it can lead to constipation. Remember caffeine and alcohol dehydrate and lead to constipation. Generally i recommend 80-100 ounces of caffeine free/alcohol free fluids every day. It will take 10-14 days of this regimen to see improvement. If not better need to have a GI workup for other causes of constipation.

Question 10

what should i do to relieve constipation that lasted for 4 days?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Visit your doctor for possible manual disimpaction, if using water & fiber, laxatives or enemas did not relieve the impaction.

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If lactulose does not prove effective then is it good to give sodium picosulphte as laxative to an aged person battling constipation for 6 days?

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My grandmother 80 yrs. suffers from severe constipation for the past 6 days . we giving her lactulose solution but no effect. suggest some medicine?

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I have had really bad constipation and pelvic pain for 6 days and a very heavy menstrual period for 3 now.. no relief with anything possible.

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I am experiencing difficult stools and constipation.

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I am experiencing constipation and feeling of unfinished defecation. the following also describes me: difficult stools. what should i do? when i do go, it is very small amount, like maybe a little bigger than large marble marble. 3 weeks

A member asked:

I am experiencing feeling of unfinished defecation, obstipation, rectal lump and mucus in stool. the following also describe me: constipation and difficult stools. what should i do?

A member asked:

Been going between constipation and diarrhoea on and off for 6 days what should i do?

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Is having constipation for 3 days dangerous?

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What do you advise if i have constipation for about 5 days?

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What should i do to relieve constipation that lasted for 4 days?

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