A member asked:

What to do if my 77 year old grandmother is having severe constipation , even anema hasn't worked?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Go see Gastroenterol: Assuming that she's tried to maximize fiber, fluids & exercise, then she can consider over-the-counter stool softeners & laxatives. Failing that, take her to see her Family Doc or Geriatrician to review medications for causes & check for hypothyroidism, anemia etc. After that, need to go to Gastroenterologist for colonoscopy.

Answered 5/18/2015

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