Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Suggest Treatment For Constipation
Question: My roommate (male, age 65) has not has a bowel movement in 10 days. He used an enema yesterday & several stool softeners but still no bowel movement.
Brief Answer:
Medical emergency, needs to visit ER
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Not passing stools for 10 days is a medical emergency. Your friend needs to be taken to ER, there they will repeat enema and suppositories and give it a try and if failed will manually evacuate followed by strict constipation management for home and diet and lifestyle adjustments. Constipation and reduced bowel movements are common side effects of anesthesia and surgical procedures. Keep using laxatives and continue enema twice a day to keep the bowels empty.
I hope it helps. Take good care of your friend and yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Medical emergency, needs to visit ER
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Not passing stools for 10 days is a medical emergency. Your friend needs to be taken to ER, there they will repeat enema and suppositories and give it a try and if failed will manually evacuate followed by strict constipation management for home and diet and lifestyle adjustments. Constipation and reduced bowel movements are common side effects of anesthesia and surgical procedures. Keep using laxatives and continue enema twice a day to keep the bowels empty.
I hope it helps. Take good care of your friend and yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your assistance.
Ironically, while I was working on this, he informed me that he'd finally had a fairly large bowel movement.
Thank you again, the information you provided was very informative.
Ironically, while I was working on this, he informed me that he'd finally had a fairly large bowel movement.
Thank you again, the information you provided was very informative.
Brief Answer:
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Thats a good news. I appreciate your feedback.
Thank you
Khan
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Thats a good news. I appreciate your feedback.
Thank you
Khan
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
