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Suggest Treatment For Constipation After Suffering A Stroke
Question: My husband had a stroke and was moved yesterday from a skilled nursing facility to a Board and Care. He
can not walk without help. He gets very constipated and the nurse has asked me to buy a stool softener,
suppositories and Fleet enema. Does that sound ok?
can not walk without help. He gets very constipated and the nurse has asked me to buy a stool softener,
suppositories and Fleet enema. Does that sound ok?
Brief Answer:
yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
Yes the stool softeners and suppositories should be tried first, but if they do not work then a Fleet's enema would be the next thing to try.
Miralax is also a good product to use as a laxative but should only be used occasionally.
Constipation can cause serious problems so it is good that they are trying to prevent this condition from becoming serious.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
Yes the stool softeners and suppositories should be tried first, but if they do not work then a Fleet's enema would be the next thing to try.
Miralax is also a good product to use as a laxative but should only be used occasionally.
Constipation can cause serious problems so it is good that they are trying to prevent this condition from becoming serious.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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