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My Son Age 65 Had A Very Bad Stomach Last

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Posted on Tue, 16 Apr 2019
Question: My son age 65 had a very bad stomach last night.He went to the ER they did some tests said he was full of BM .He had been a BM each day for about 5 days .They sent him home gave him milk mag. He is still unable to go .What can I do to help him/?
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Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
An enema would be helpful...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I understand your concern. It seems your son is having persistent constipation with fecal impaction, unresponsive to medication.

In this case, an enema would be the next step, however, considering the age, it should be done under medical supervision. If the enema doesn't work, the next step is manual breakage of the fecal impaction, also done by a medical professional.

Have your son drink plenty of fluids frequently and take Epson Salt which is a potent saline laxative. If he doesn't experience any relief I recommend you seek medical help.

It is important to identify the cause of constipation, whether it is due to lifestyle and diet or due to certain medications or a medical condition.

I hope this answers your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.

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My Son Age 65 Had A Very Bad Stomach Last

Brief Answer: An enema would be helpful... Detailed Answer: Hello, I understand your concern. It seems your son is having persistent constipation with fecal impaction, unresponsive to medication. In this case, an enema would be the next step, however, considering the age, it should be done under medical supervision. If the enema doesn't work, the next step is manual breakage of the fecal impaction, also done by a medical professional. Have your son drink plenty of fluids frequently and take Epson Salt which is a potent saline laxative. If he doesn't experience any relief I recommend you seek medical help. It is important to identify the cause of constipation, whether it is due to lifestyle and diet or due to certain medications or a medical condition. I hope this answers your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.