A member asked:

Miralax 4 x daily & lactulose 60 ml daily. constipation worsening. abdominal x ray revealed distended colon. ct scan normal other than air fluid??

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Alvin Wells answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Chronic constipation: Given your results, you should see a gastroenterologist. You may be able to see someone more readily via HealthTap.

Answered 7/22/2018

315 views

Thank

Worrisome/ fixable: You should seek out a gastroenterologist with experience in bowel rehab. The large intestines will balloon after months/years of stool retention & this weakens emptying. Reversing the process requires a colon clean out & regular scheduled emptying using a variety of methods.It can take a year or more to rehab your system but it is doable. Short term cleanout without follow up work is wasted effort

Answered 7/22/2018

315 views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more