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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
Wed, 28 Feb 2018
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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
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation In 82 Year Old Person

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