Suggest Treatment For Severe Constipation And Lower Abdominal Pain

Posted on Mon, 14 Nov 2016

Question: I am 60 yrs old my weight.225 was 233 before this sickness of pain in the lower abdomen 3 days ago I have parkinsons,have had it for ten years.it is pretty well taken care of with 25-carbidopa 200 levadopa entacapone and tramapexahole. Ive been constipated quite often. i don't think the parkinsons and the constipation {hasn't lasted more than 4 days without a bowel movement.} has any thing to do with the abdominal pain and discomfort but i am concerned about the possibilities of colon problems , diverticulitis.

Answered by Dr. Ishu Bishnoi (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Constipation, abdominal cause and treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX, thanks for asking from HCM.

I can understand your concern. The Parkinson drugs and disease itself can cause constipation. This constipation can cause repeated
: Abdominal cramps and pain
: Piles
: Anal fissure
: Diverticulosis and diverticulitis
: Intestinal obstruction and perforation
: Nausea, vomiting
: Malnutrition due to poor absorption

So you are right that because of abdominal complaints, you might develop complications later on.

You must control your constipation and abdominal pain by following few tips

: Eat light, less fatty and less spicy for

: Eat salad thrice a day. It can be onions/cucumber/cabbage/carrot/tomato etc.

: Drink 3 litre of water daily

: Do exercise and Yoga daily to strengthen your abdomen and increase intestinal motility

: Avoid constipation causing food like fast food/refined wheat flour/white bread/fried food/heavy food in night/skipping breakfast.

: You can use syrup lactulose 2-4 tsp in night just before sleep, after proper prescription. It will increase bowel motility.

: You can take fiber supplement like Isabgol/Psyllium supplement.

: In case of sever constipation, you can use proctocalyx enema/soap water enema after consulting doctor.

: For gas problem, you can take tablet Pantoprazole after prescription

: Chewing gum/proper chewing food/relaxing 30 minutes after eating food also prevent constipation.

Hope it will help you. Still in doubt or no relief, do let me know.

Thanks. Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T