A member asked:

My gma has been in bed&pain constipated for the last week. the dr gave laxatives which didn't help and x-ray showed she's constipated. what can we do?

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Dr. Deborah Josefson answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See a GI doctor : Any change in bowel habits especially in an older person warrants closer examination. If your grandma hasn't passes poop or gas in over 3 days she may be obstructed. Go to the er if tho is the case.

Answered 10/23/2017

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