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Question: Had a fall three days ago that injured my left side. Local Urgent Care PA examined and concluded that i likely have a cracked rib at lower left side. Painful on movement. My concern is that I have not had a bowel movement for 3 days. Have taken laxatives with no results. No XRay was taken.
Brief Answer:
What pain medications are you on?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this absence of bowel movements. This is most likely caused by the pain medications you are on. I will like that you tell me what specific laxative you took and what the pain medications are. I will need to adapt them.
I will also like to know if you have been vomiting or have pain in the abdomen?
Waiting and will provide specific instructions after this!
What pain medications are you on?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this absence of bowel movements. This is most likely caused by the pain medications you are on. I will like that you tell me what specific laxative you took and what the pain medications are. I will need to adapt them.
I will also like to know if you have been vomiting or have pain in the abdomen?
Waiting and will provide specific instructions after this!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
No vomiting. Only pain med. I've taken is Tylenol.
Brief Answer:
Take Dulcolax for this!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I will recommend Dulcolax tablets for this constipations. Take as many as three in a day. In addition, drink much water, increase your fluids intake, and exercise often. When this is resolved, increase the fiber and vegetable intake in your diet.
I hope this helps. Keep me updated as you follow through with these directives.
Regards
Take Dulcolax for this!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I will recommend Dulcolax tablets for this constipations. Take as many as three in a day. In addition, drink much water, increase your fluids intake, and exercise often. When this is resolved, increase the fiber and vegetable intake in your diet.
I hope this helps. Keep me updated as you follow through with these directives.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Resolved from local Dr. rep. Took magnesium citrate and Miralax
Brief Answer:
Best wishes!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Glad to know this is resolved already. I wish you a continued recovery.
Feel free to always contact me if need be.
Best wishes!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Glad to know this is resolved already. I wish you a continued recovery.
Feel free to always contact me if need be.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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