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How Can Incomplete Bowel Movements And Constipation Be Treated In The Elderly?
i seem to be having incomplete bowels movements. the stools are shanty and i never feel that finished. I drink at least 6-8 glasses of water a day and i eat fiber(oatmeal or cheerios) with raisins and daily. I am 82 years old and try to walk 6000 steps each day. Can you help me?
You need to include high fiber eatables like fruits and salads in your diet apart from oatmeal and water. You can also take syrup Lactulose 1 cap at night time before you sleep.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Purnima Sharma
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How Can Incomplete Bowel Movements And Constipation Be Treated In The Elderly?
Hello, You need to include high fiber eatables like fruits and salads in your diet apart from oatmeal and water. You can also take syrup Lactulose 1 cap at night time before you sleep. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Purnima Sharma