Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome After A Stroke?

I am an 87year old man who had a stroke, and ever since I can not travel anywhere, not even to my daughters house which she lives only 40minutes away, my problem is, 10minutes sitting in the car while being driving somewhere I have to open bowels, and I can not control it ! is there something I can take before leaving the house!
Thu, 12 Mar 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello and thank you for your question.
I am sorry that you are having that problem. You could try taking Imodium which is an over the counter medication about one hour before you travel. If that does not work there are prescription medications that are used to treat diarrhea and you could ask your doctor to let you try one of those.
Regards
I find this answer helpful
Note: Get a consultation booked to know more about aging related medical issues. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome After A Stroke?

Hello and thank you for your question. I am sorry that you are having that problem. You could try taking Imodium which is an over the counter medication about one hour before you travel. If that does not work there are prescription medications that are used to treat diarrhea and you could ask your doctor to let you try one of those. Regards