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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Suggest Remedy For Absence Of Bowel Movements

Dear Dr. Rynne, My 92-year-old husband is a once-a-day bowel movement person, but recently he has needed prunes to help him. Today is the second day he wasn t able to move his bowels, and he was in such misery that he fell in the bathroom and was trembling and sweaty. On the toilet he asked me to help him scoop some stool out, and after much pushing, was able to relieve himself and felt better. But after some rest, he discovered some bleeding in his pants, although it s not dark red blood, but watery pale red slivers. He also has some mild abdominal pain. It s now Friday night in Seattle. Do you think he should go to an ER facility tonight?
Fri, 26 Dec 2014
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Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this constipation your husband has. Please, increase fruits, fibers, vegetables and water intake. If these measures fail o help him, then he should go on regular doses of laxative to help him move the bowels, If he has any pain medications, let me know what the name is as pain medications can n be reasons for this.

I hope this helps. I wish you well and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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Suggest Remedy For Absence Of Bowel Movements

Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this constipation your husband has. Please, increase fruits, fibers, vegetables and water intake. If these measures fail o help him, then he should go on regular doses of laxative to help him move the bowels, If he has any pain medications, let me know what the name is as pain medications can n be reasons for this. I hope this helps. I wish you well and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.