Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
I am a 72 year old woman with terminal liver cancer and have been taking one extra strength tablet per night to sleep and am having trouble with constipation ,I take 2 stool softeners and 2 gas x and I am still having problems ,I can go 3 to4 days with out going, What else can I do ?
As per your query you are having symptoms of constipation which seems to be due to decreased gastric motility, gastroesophageal reflux disease, inadequate fluids and fiber diet, and certain systemic conditions. You should take diet rich in fiber content. You should avoid intake of sharp, spicy and hot food substances. You should start with drinking a lot of water , do light exercises and avoid fatty and heavy meals. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order colonoscopy, barium studies and blood tests as well. Doctor may prescribe fiber supplement, osmotic laxatives , stool softeners and medicine to reduce acidity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
How Can Constipation Be Treated?
Hi, As per your query you are having symptoms of constipation which seems to be due to decreased gastric motility, gastroesophageal reflux disease, inadequate fluids and fiber diet, and certain systemic conditions. You should take diet rich in fiber content. You should avoid intake of sharp, spicy and hot food substances. You should start with drinking a lot of water , do light exercises and avoid fatty and heavy meals. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order colonoscopy, barium studies and blood tests as well. Doctor may prescribe fiber supplement, osmotic laxatives , stool softeners and medicine to reduce acidity. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist