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Suggest Medications For Constipation In Elderly With Previous History Of Ulcers
I m 62 years old & for at least the last 3 months I have been suffering from constipation. Two nights ago I took senna 100 s tablets. My stomach have been feeling irritated/sore since. Last night when I tried to go I noticed some bleeding. I used to suffer with an ulcer. The tablets was not prescribed by my doctor.
Mon, 11 Jun 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You are having chronic constipation. So before prescribing any laxative medication, organic cause has to be ruled out. For that USG abdomen scan should be done. Now as you are having blood in stool, stool routine micro examination is also needed. According to reports of stool and USG abdomen further work up can be planned.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You are having chronic constipation. So before prescribing any laxative medication, organic cause has to be ruled out. For that USG abdomen scan should be done. Now as you are having blood in stool, stool routine micro examination is also needed. According to reports of stool and USG abdomen further work up can be planned.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
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