Suggest Treatment Fpr Gas And Constipation

Posted on Sat, 5 Jul 2014

Question: My father is a healthy man aged 75+ , he lives a routine life and balanced diet. But he always claims gas & constipation problem. He requires a perfect medicine which can solve his problem . Pls prescribe wonderful medicine which can make his rest of life happier!

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (2 hours later)

Brief answer.....A very common problem in the elderly above 65 years age.
Detailed answer...
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Constipation and resultant gas feeling is a very common problem above the age of 65 years because intestines tend to become sluggish with age,however it should not be ignored because constipation could be the sign of a serious problem such as a mass lesion or the manifestation of a systemic disorder such as hypothyroidism or a side effect of medications such as narcotic analgesics,diuretics,antacids,pain killers,calcium channel blockers,iron supplements etc.
As for where the problem originates, your colon is generally the culprit, since that's where the fluid is removed from the stool in the bowel.
If you are eating less or drinking less fluids and are sedentary,then these would result in constipation.
Treatment involves ...
Avoiding laxatives or stool softeners as they cause more rebound constipation.
Take more of Fiber in diet.
Do regular exercises.
Take plenty of water.
Take ISABGol husk 15 gms daily with one glass of water.
This should solve the problem but you must first consult a doctor and try to rule out diseases like mass lesions of colon,hemorrhoids,hypothyroidism etc.
I hope it helps,however you may revert to me for any further problem.
Best of luck
Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (40 minutes later)

Well , he tried isabgol which does not suit him. He was prescribed norflox TZ for ten days which helped him a lot. Cant you pls prescribe a medicine which may releive him from gas and constipation. He cant exercise more in this age. He wants a medicine which may regularize his normal stomach and intestine. He takes medicine for BP and sugar regularily

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 hour later)

Hello,
You can give him syrup LATULOSE in the dose of 15 ml in the night.It can be safely taken by the diabetic and hypertensive person.
You must also encourage your father to drink plenty of water.
Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (7 minutes later)

Thanks .

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (3 minutes later)

Hello,
You are most welcome to ask any query any time.
Thanks

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