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How To Treat Constipation And Bladder Infection In The Elderly?
My mom is in her 70s, she is constipated, can t keep food or water down. Recently diagnosed with constipation and bladder infection. She is lethargic. And has constant stomach and abdominal pail just finished antibiotic regimen for bladder infection. I at a loss to help her. Has had para thyroid problems in past. Could this be related
Wed, 25 Sep 2019
Hello,
I understand your concern.
The bladder infection can be treated through antibiotics.
I suggest to do a urinalysis and a urine culture to check the right antibiotic that can treat the infection.
I suggest using an over the counter laxative to treat the constipation.
I recommend to take daily probiotics and fiber rich diet.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I understand your concern.
The bladder infection can be treated through antibiotics.
I suggest to do a urinalysis and a urine culture to check the right antibiotic that can treat the infection.
I suggest using an over the counter laxative to treat the constipation.
I recommend to take daily probiotics and fiber rich diet.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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