Constipation: Laxatives to relieve constipation can fail when overused, so treating constipation with increasing fluid intake, increasing fiber intake, and manual or enema disimpaction, will help to alleviate treatable constipation. If this is ileus, you are best advised to see a gastroenterologist and/or a GI or general surgeon to relieve symptoms and treat the cause of your inability to pass stool
Answered 9/13/2014
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Need Comprehensiv Tx: Dulphalac (Lactulose) usually works--try increasing the dose. Also, add fiber (psyllium husks--Metamucil) several TBL per day--and plenty of water or other fluids. Magnesium should help. Increase the dose to "bowel tolerance" (you can't OD on magnesium, as too much will cause diarrhea) (if your kidney function is OK). Try several glasses of prune juice daily if all above doesn't work.
Answered 9/16/2014
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