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Suggest Treatment For Constipation In 82 Year Old Person
Iam asking abt my father , he is 82 hieght 5.11 , having sugar but under control , 2years back heart attack , now is ok
but problem is now only for constipancy , How you can help me , in this regard, iam from gurdaspur , iam ready to come , with appointemnt , on sat or sunday
but problem is now only for constipancy , How you can help me , in this regard, iam from gurdaspur , iam ready to come , with appointemnt , on sat or sunday
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-Drink more water.
-Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber.
-Walking or light exercise.
-Take Senna, an herbal laxative.
-Eat probiotic foods or take probiotic supplements.
-Use over-the-counter or prescription laxatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-Drink more water.
-Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber.
-Walking or light exercise.
-Take Senna, an herbal laxative.
-Eat probiotic foods or take probiotic supplements.
-Use over-the-counter or prescription laxatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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