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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Exp 50 years

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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Bloating In An Elderly Person

Am 82 years old with bad heart history. Haven t had any good bowel mvmts in months. Local caregivers have prescribed milk of mag every other day still am bloated with not much Movment other than occasion squirt some pain and soreness in stomach. This has been going On about 2 years. Have had c t scans nothing shown other than some diverticulitis
Wed, 3 Jan 2018
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Hi
Thanks for trusting healthcaremagic for your health issues.

I understand your concern. Constipation is common in old age people due to sluggish bowel movements.
As you had heart problem also try liquid parrafin 10-15 ml at night.
Eat high fiber food.
Take plenty of water.
Do morning meditation.

Regards
Dr. Hiren
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Bloating In An Elderly Person

Hi Thanks for trusting healthcaremagic for your health issues. I understand your concern. Constipation is common in old age people due to sluggish bowel movements. As you had heart problem also try liquid parrafin 10-15 ml at night. Eat high fiber food. Take plenty of water. Do morning meditation. Regards Dr. Hiren