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Suggest Treatment For Constipation

Posted on Mon, 5 Oct 2015

Question: Have had constipation for the past 5 weeks. Passing some stool. Tremendous gas and passing a gelatinous XXXXXXX colored substance without any fecal matter. No fever or other symptoms. I am not passing blood, the few stools I have passed are light in color and currently taking fiber pills and acidophilus, Phillips Milk of Magnesia for 1 week without success. Belly is bloated. What more should I do? 62 year old female, weight 150, no current medications nor health problems. Have been chew 4mg Nicorette gum for the past 6 months.

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Colonoscopy has to be done.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Such symptoms can either by a constipation or bowels obstruction. Over the age of 50 the risk of colon cancer significantly rises. And one of the colon cancer signs can be bowels obstruction which results with bloating, lack of stool.
Such obstruction can be similar to constipation so it is hard to determine what exactly is your issue.
That is why, as it takes long time right now, please consult your doctor. Colonoscopy is the right thing to do at this point. Without this test, you can not be sure what is causing this.

The other possible reasons of constipation are hypothyroidism, chronic bowels obstruction or just bad diet. Be the worst thing should be ruled out at first.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (2 hours later)

Could an Ultrasound conclude wether there is a blockage that could be moved by laxatives / or a colonic cleansing?

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No, ultrasound can not do that.

Detailed Answer:
No, ultrasound can not do that. Abdominal x-ray can give such information. But still colonoscopy has to be done.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (2 days later)

I cannot afford your recommendations due to Obozo's Okillmecare - its limitations and costs. My $$ was wasted here.

I have made an appointment with a Wellness organization that was recommended to me. My opinion of doctors has not changed, you sit quite comfortably in the pocket of Okillmecare.

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Colonoscopy should be done for your safety.

Detailed Answer:
Its really sad to hear that. Well, all I can say is that mentioned test (colonoscopy) has been mentioned not to drain your pocket. This is a very important test and its recommendation has nothing to do with the money.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 hour later)

Pls. Forgive my flippant response. I will consider it should my condition not improve

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I hope you will get it done.

Detailed Answer:
I hope you will get it done.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar