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My son got out of hospital with a bleeding ulcer he had twopints of blood icu three days he is now constipated what should could he is37?
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Constipation: An enema may help. They can be purchased otc at any local pharmacy. Stool softeners would also help.
Answered 11/5/2013
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Try dulcolax: Suppositories or fleet enema, (sodium bisphosphate) because laxatives might irritate his ulcer. Ask his doctor for specific advice.
Answered 11/9/2013
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