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Suggest Treatment For Constipation When Suffering From Bladder Cancer
Question: My father is 68 years old, has bladder cancer with mets. Has not been able to move his bowels in almost 4 days. Has pressure and stomach pain. Should he go to ER?
Brief Answer:
Yes, take hi to the ER!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about what your father has the symptoms of no bowel movement, pains,m etc that you have reported.
From the information you have provided, I am afraid he may be having bowel obstruction or severe constipation. I will suggest that you take him to the ER for proper examination testing and treatment. Has he had any vomiting episodes? Is he able to fart?
In all, his past history and symptoms are concerning enough for a possible intestinal occlusion. Would like him to visit the ER for evaluation and treatment.
I hope this helps. I wish your dad well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Yes, take hi to the ER!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about what your father has the symptoms of no bowel movement, pains,m etc that you have reported.
From the information you have provided, I am afraid he may be having bowel obstruction or severe constipation. I will suggest that you take him to the ER for proper examination testing and treatment. Has he had any vomiting episodes? Is he able to fart?
In all, his past history and symptoms are concerning enough for a possible intestinal occlusion. Would like him to visit the ER for evaluation and treatment.
I hope this helps. I wish your dad well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
He has vomited but not since taking an anti vomiting pill. He can pass gas but just a little.
Brief Answer:
He should visit the ER!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this follow up.
His symptoms are concerning enough to me and I will stop at nothing but make sure that he gets examined and the possible cause of this problem identified and managed accordingly. Be it an easily fixed problem like constipation or intestinal occlusion that may require further complex measures, we need the answers.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. I wish your dad the best of all possible outcomes given his illness. Feel free to keep the discussion going if need be.
He should visit the ER!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this follow up.
His symptoms are concerning enough to me and I will stop at nothing but make sure that he gets examined and the possible cause of this problem identified and managed accordingly. Be it an easily fixed problem like constipation or intestinal occlusion that may require further complex measures, we need the answers.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. I wish your dad the best of all possible outcomes given his illness. Feel free to keep the discussion going if need be.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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